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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 1, 2022Armed Forces and National Security
S. 3541

Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Feb 16, 2022)

Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act

This bill updates policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances.

Specifically, the bill extends the eligibility period for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for combat veterans who served after September 11, 2001, and were exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or other conditions, including those who did not enroll to receive VA care during the eligibility period.

The VA must incorporate into its existing health care screening a screening to help determine potential exposures to toxic substances during military service.

Among other requirements, the VA must also

  • provide annual training to health care and benefits personnel with respect to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances;
  • analyze total and respiratory disease mortality in veterans who served in specified locations on specified dates;
  • conduct an epidemiological study on the health trends of veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001;
  • conduct a study to determine trends in the rates of the incidence of cancer in veterans;
  • publish a list of VA resources for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, families and caregivers of such veterans, and survivors of such veterans who are receiving death benefits; and
  • report on the data quality of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record and its usefulness in supporting veterans in receiving VA health care and benefits.

What just happenedFeb 18, 2022

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
35 cosponsors21 D13 R1 I
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  1. Feb 18, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Feb 18, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Feb 18, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Feb 16, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S733-735; text: CR S734-735)

  5. Feb 16, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S733-735; text: CR S734-735)

  6. Feb 8, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.

  7. Feb 8, 2022Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  8. Feb 8, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  9. Feb 1, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. Feb 1, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateFeb 16, 202255

Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act

This bill updates policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances.

Specifically, the bill extends the eligibility period for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for combat veterans who served after September 11, 2001, and were exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or other conditions, including those who did not enroll to receive VA care during the eligibility period.

The VA must incorporate into its existing health care screening a screening to help determine potential exposures to toxic substances during military service.

Among other requirements, the VA must also

  • provide annual training to health care and benefits personnel with respect to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances;
  • analyze total and respiratory disease mortality in veterans who served in specified locations on specified dates;
  • conduct an epidemiological study on the health trends of veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001;
  • conduct a study to determine trends in the rates of the incidence of cancer in veterans;
  • publish a list of VA resources for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, families and caregivers of such veterans, and survivors of such veterans who are receiving death benefits; and
  • report on the data quality of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record and its usefulness in supporting veterans in receiving VA health care and benefits.
Reported to SenateFeb 8, 202225

Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act

This bill updates policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances.

Specifically, the bill extends the eligibility period for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for combat veterans who served after September 11, 2001, and were exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or other conditions, including those who did not enroll to receive VA care during the eligibility period.

The VA must incorporate into its existing health care screening a screening to help determine potential exposures to toxic substances during military service.

Among other requirements, the VA must also

  • provide annual training to health care and benefits personnel with respect to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances;
  • analyze total and respiratory disease mortality in veterans who served in specified locations on specified dates;
  • conduct an epidemiological study on the health trends of veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001;
  • conduct a study to determine trends in the rates of the incidence of cancer in veterans;
  • publish a list of VA resources for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, families and caregivers of such veterans, and survivors of such veterans who are receiving death benefits; and
  • report on the data quality of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record and its usefulness in supporting veterans in receiving VA health care and benefits.
Introduced in SenateFeb 1, 2022

Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act

This bill updates policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances.

Specifically, the bill extends the eligibility period for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for combat veterans who served after September 11, 2001, and were exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or other conditions, including those who did not enroll to receive VA care during the eligibility period.

The VA must incorporate into its existing health care screening a screening to help determine potential exposures to toxic substances during military service.

Among other requirements, the VA must also

  • provide annual training to health care and benefits personnel with respect to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances;
  • analyze total and respiratory disease mortality in veterans who served in specified locations on specified dates;
  • conduct an epidemiological study on the health trends of veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001;
  • conduct a study to determine trends in the rates of the incidence of cancer in veterans;
  • publish a list of VA resources for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, families and caregivers of such veterans, and survivors of such veterans who are receiving death benefits; and
  • report on the data quality of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record and its usefulness in supporting veterans in receiving VA health care and benefits.
Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act — Informed