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TEAM Act of 2020

Introduced: October 2, 2020 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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Oct 2, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 2, 2020
Introduced in House
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Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2020 or the TEAM Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address health care, research, and resources for veterans who were exposed to burn pits or toxic substances during their military service, including by expanding eligibility for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for such veterans.

What's happening now October 2, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 2
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Oct 2, 2020
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Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Oct 2, 2020
Roe, David
· Oct 2, 2020
Wenstrup, Brad
· Oct 2, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8506: TEAM Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8506/
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"H.R. 8506: TEAM Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8506/.
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H.R. 8506, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8506/.
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[H.R. 8506: TEAM Act of 2020](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8506/)
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