House Bill 7600
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To expand the scope of the Department of Veterans Affairs open burn pit registry.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 13, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7600
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
July 13, 2020
09/08/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
07/13/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
07/13/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:57 PM