H.R. 4400 · 117th Congress · House

Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Introduced
Jul 9, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act

This bill expands the scope of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry of the Department of Veterans Affairs by including burn pits located in Egypt and Syria under the definition of open burn pits. The registry allows certain veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns related to exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while serving in certain locations.

Action Timeline

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  1. SEP 07, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  2. JUL 09, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JUL 09, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUL 09, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committees

2

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

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Referred: Sep 7, 2021

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jul 9, 2021

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