House Bill 2432
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 8, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2432
Congress
117
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
Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act or the Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act
This bill extends eligibility for hospital, nursing home, and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who were exposed to burn pits on or after January 1, 1990, while serving in support of a contingency operation. Burn pits are areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.
April 8, 2021
07/14/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
04/08/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:51 PM