HR 4400 United States House · 117th Congress

Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act

Summary

Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act This bill expands the scope of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry of the Department of Veterans Affairs by including burn pits located in Egypt and Syria under the definition of open burn pits . The registry allows certain veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns related to exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while serving in certain locations.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jul 2021

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Introduced Jul 9, 2021 Last action Sep 7, 2021

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Sep 7, 2021

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Jul 9, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Jul 9, 2021

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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors