US HB663 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 139-67)
Status: Introduced on January 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Burn Pits Accountability Act requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the military departments to evaluate whether each member of the Armed Forces has been (1) based or stationed where an open air burn pit was used to dispose of waste, or (2) exposed to toxic airborne chemicals. Members located where an open burn pit was used or exposed to toxic airborne chemicals must be enrolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, unless the member elects not to enroll. The evaluations must be included in periodic health assessments, physical exams conducted immediately prior to separation from active duty, and deployment assessments. DOD must share the results of the evaluations with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Title
Burn Pits Accountability Act
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-02-08 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2019-01-24 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
2019-01-17 | House | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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. |
2019-01-17 | House | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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. |
2019-01-17 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H704) |
2019-01-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB191 (Same As) 2019-01-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
HB2500 (Related) 2020-08-11 - Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
SB1790 (Related) 2019-12-20 - Became Public Law No: 116-92. (TXT | PDF)
HR758 (Similar To) 2019-12-11 - Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider
HB2500 (Related) 2020-08-11 - Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
SB1790 (Related) 2019-12-20 - Became Public Law No: 116-92. (TXT | PDF)
HR758 (Similar To) 2019-12-11 - Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider
Subjects
Afghanistan
Air quality
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Fires
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Iraq
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Middle East
Military medicine
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Solid waste and recycling
Veterans' medical care
Air quality
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Fires
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Iraq
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Middle East
Military medicine
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Solid waste and recycling
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/663/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr663/BILLS-116hr663ih.pdf |