HR 7072
116th Congress
House
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SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
Introduced: June 1, 2020
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 13, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 1, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit quarterly reports on veterans' burn pit exposure, and to inform veterans of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry if a veteran presents at a medical facility for treatment related to exposure to toxic chemicals caused by open burn pits. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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