HR 2601
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
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Bill overview
The SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act aims to improve the VA’s understanding and response to health issues potentially linked to exposure to open burn pits during military service. The bill requires the VA to regularly report on veterans’ burn pit exposure, collaborate with the Department of Defense on data collection, and allow survivors to report exposure even after a veteran’s death. It also mandates VA medical professionals to inform veterans about the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry and requires a government study on the effectiveness of VA agreements related to burn pit exposure cases.
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Tim Ryan
Cosponsors
Anthony Gonzalez
Carolyn B. Maloney
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