House Bill 6582
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Protection for Veterans' Burn Pit Exposure Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 26, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6582
Congress
115
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
Protection for Veterans' Burn Pit Exposure Act of 2018
This bill establishes (1) presumptions of service connection for any diagnosed or undiagnosed illness associated with exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits, and (2) the Open Burn Pit Advisory Commission to make recommendations regarding what illnesses have associations with exposure to such chemicals and fumes.
July 26, 2018
07/26/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
07/26/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
07/26/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:55 PM