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HR 2432 117th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Air quality Fires Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Hospital care Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care Military operations and strategy Nursing Solid waste and recycling Veterans' medical care

Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act

Introduced: April 8, 2021 Introduced by: Ruiz, Raul Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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 3 steps
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Became law
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 8, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act or the Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act

This bill extends eligibility for hospital, nursing home, and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who were exposed to burn pits on or after January 1, 1990, while serving in support of a contingency operation. Burn pits are areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.

What's happening now July 14, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Apr 8, 2021
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Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Apr 8, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2432: Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2432/
MLA
"H.R. 2432: Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2432/.
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H.R. 2432, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2432/.
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[H.R. 2432: Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2432/)
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