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H.R. 1381 116th Congress House

Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take actions necessary to ensure that certain individuals may update the burn pit registry with a registered ind… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take actions necessary to ensure that certain individuals may update the burn pit registry with a registered individual's cause of death, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 26, 2019 Introduced by: Raul Ruiz Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security AfghanistanAir qualityAsiaFires
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Government information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsIraqMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsSolid waste and recyclingVeterans' medical care
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 7, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 32.
Mar 6, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 5, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 104). (text: CR H2332)
Mar 5, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2340-2341)
Mar 5, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 5, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1381.
Mar 5, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2332-2335)
Mar 5, 2019
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 26, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 5, 2019 House · vote #104 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 416–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 7, 2019

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 32.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act

This bill authorizes specified individuals to update the 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 servicemembers 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 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 554 Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 2 Republican 1
D
Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Mar 5, 2019
Delgado, Antonio
· Mar 5, 2019
Gabbard, Tulsi
· Mar 5, 2019
Gallagher, Mike
· Mar 5, 2019
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 5, 2019
Taylor, Van
· Mar 5, 2019
 R
Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Mar 5, 2019
Wenstrup, Brad
· Feb 26, 2019
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1381: Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1381/
MLA
"H.R. 1381: Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1381/.
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H.R. 1381, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1381/.
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[H.R. 1381: Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1381/)
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