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Commission on Chemical and Biological Warfare Agent Exposure Act

Introduced: September 23, 1996 See on congress.gov
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Sep 23, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Sep 23, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10764)
Sep 23, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commission on Chemical and Biological Warfare Agent Exposure Act - Establishes the Commission on Chemical and Biological Warfare Agent Exposure to investigate the presence of, and U.S. military personnel exposure to, chemical and biological warfare agents in the Persian Gulf theater during the Persian Gulf War. Requires a Commission report to the President and the Congress on investigation results and appropriate recommendations for changes in the recordkeeping, reporting, preparation, and training procedures of the Department of Defense with respect to such exposure in order to improve the safety and readiness of U.S. military personnel.

Terminates the Commission 60 days after such report.

What's happening now September 23, 1996

Referred to the House Committee on National Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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