Senate Bill 1393
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 27, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1393
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide training to its health care and benefits personnel regarding veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances.
The VA must provide its health care personnel with education and training to identify, treat, and assess the impact of illnesses related to exposure to toxic substances. Such training must address how to ask for additional information from veterans regarding exposure to different toxicants.
Additionally, the VA must establish an annual training program for claims processors who review claims for disability benefits related to service-connected disabilities based on exposure to toxic substances.
April 27, 2021
04/27/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/27/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:09 PM