HR 8506
116th Congress
House
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TEAM Act of 2020
Introduced: October 2, 2020
Introduced by:
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Republican
· Florida
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 2, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 2, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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