HOUSE 2433117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act

Last Action: 11/17/2021

Actions

2021-11-17Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2021-11-16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2021-11-16On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6280)
2021-11-16Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6280)
2021-11-16DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2433.
2021-11-16Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6280-6281)
2021-11-16Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2021-07-14Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
2021-04-08Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2021-04-08Introduced in House
2021-04-08Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-11-16 (53)

Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act

This bill authorizes specified individuals to update the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry with the cause of death of a registered individual. The Department of Veterans Affairs established the burn pit registry to allow certain veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns. The registry is for individuals who may have been exposed to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while deployed in certain locations (e.g., Afghanistan or Iraq).

Specifically, the bill authorizes a designee of a registered individual or an immediate family member to update the registry with the cause of death of the individual.

Cosponsors (4)

Brad Wenstrup (R-OH)
Van Taylor (R-TX)
Mike Gallagher (R-WI)
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR)

Subjects

Afghanistan
Air quality
Asia
Fires
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Solid waste and recycling
Veterans' medical care

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