US HB8261 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-1)
Status: Introduced on September 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-15 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Education and Labor, 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 September 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-15 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Education and Labor, 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 amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to toxins, including emissions from open burn pits, and for other purposes.
Title
Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020
Sponsors
| Rep. Raul Ruiz [D-CA] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Thomas Suozzi [D-NY] | Rep. Max Rose [D-NY] |
| Rep. Rebecca Sherrill [D-NJ] | Rep. Harley Rouda [D-CA] | Rep. Ruben Gallego [D-AZ] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] |
| Rep. Lisa Rochester [D-DE] | Rep. Ann Kuster [D-NH] | Rep. Joseph Morelle [D-NY] | Rep. Joe Courtney [D-CT] |
| Sen. Andy Kim [D-NJ] | Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] | Rep. Stephen Lynch [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-15 | House | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Education and Labor, 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. |
| 2020-09-15 | House | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Education and Labor, 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. |
| 2020-09-15 | House | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Education and Labor, 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. |
| 2020-09-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB4572 (Related) 2020-09-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Administrative law and regulatory procedures
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Department of Veterans Affairs
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Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
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Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Iraq
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Kenya
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Libya
Mali
Medical research
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Niger
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Oman
Pakistan
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Solid waste and recycling
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Tunisia
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Yemen
Afghanistan
Africa
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Bahrain
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Chad
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Diego Garcia
Disability and paralysis
Djibouti
Egypt
Ethiopia
Fires
Gabon
Ghana
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Iraq
Jordan
Kenya
Kuwait
Libya
Mali
Medical research
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Niger
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Solid waste and recycling
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Tunisia
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Yemen
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8261/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8261/BILLS-116hr8261ih.pdf |
