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HOUSE 4397117th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Department of Defense Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act

Last Action
7/9/2021

CRS Summary

As of 2021-07-09 (00)

Department of Defense Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense to train its medical providers on the potential health effects of burn pits, which are areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.

Subjects

  • Air quality
  • Employment and training programs
  • Fires
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Medical education
  • Military education and training
  • Military medicine
  • Solid waste and recycling
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