Burn Pits Accountability Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 17, 2019)
Burn Pits Accountability Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the military departments to evaluate whether each member of the Armed Forces has been (1) based or stationed where an open air burn pit was used to dispose of waste, or (2) exposed to toxic airborne chemicals. Members located where an open burn pit was used or exposed to toxic airborne chemicals must be enrolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, unless the member elects not to enroll.
The evaluations must be included in periodic health assessments, physical exams conducted immediately prior to separation from active duty, and deployment assessments.
DOD must share the results of the evaluations with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What just happenedFeb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 17, 2019
- Feb 8, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 24, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Military Personnel Subcommittee - Jan 17, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jan 17, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Services Committee - Jan 17, 2019IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H704)
- Jan 17, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 17, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House