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HR 2469 118th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security

Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2023

Introduced: April 3, 2023 Introduced by: Ruiz, Raul Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2023

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 (i.e., areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment). 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 April 3, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jun 20, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2469: Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2469/
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"H.R. 2469: Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2469/.
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H.R. 2469, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2469/.
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