Senate Bill 191
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Burn Pits Accountability Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 17, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
191
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
January 17, 2019
01/17/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
01/17/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:17:28 PM