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HR 2433 117th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Afghanistan Air quality Asia Fires Government information and archives Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Health information and medical records Iraq Middle East Military operations and strategy Military personnel and dependents Solid waste and recycling Veterans' medical care

Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act

Introduced: April 8, 2021 Introduced by: Ruiz, Raul Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 16, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 16, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6280)
Nov 16, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6280)
Nov 16, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2433.
Nov 16, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6280-6281)
Nov 16, 2021
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act

This bill authorizes specified individuals to update the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry with the cause of death of a registered individual. The Department of Veterans Affairs established the burn pit registry to allow certain veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns. The registry is for individuals who may have been exposed to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while deployed in certain locations (e.g., Afghanistan or Iraq).

Specifically, the bill authorizes a designee of a registered individual or an immediate family member to update the registry with the cause of death of the individual.

What's happening now November 17, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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