US HB5957 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 25 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-25 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 25 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-25 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study regarding toxic exposure by members of the Armed Forces deployed to Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a registry regarding such exposure, and for other purposes.
Title
K2 Veterans Toxic Exposure Accountability Act of 2020
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-25 | House | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 2020-02-25 | House | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 2020-02-25 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB4429 (Related) 2020-08-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Military facilities and property
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Uzbekistan
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Military facilities and property
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Uzbekistan
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5957/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5957/BILLS-116hr5957ih.pdf |
