HR 8430
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 19, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 19, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces who are assigned to work near burn pits. DOD must also establish an outreach program to inform such members regarding toxic exposure.
Additionally, DOD must publish on its website a list of resources for members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans, and survivors of such members and veterans who received death benefits.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1