HR 7600
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Egypt
Fires
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Middle East
Solid waste and recycling
Syria
To expand the scope of the Department of Veterans Affairs open burn pit registry.
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 8, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jul 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 13, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill expands the scope of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry of the Department of Veterans Affairs by including burn pits located in Egypt and Syria under the definition of open burn pits. The registry allows certain veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns related to exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while serving in certain locations.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1