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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to burn pits.

USA115th CongressHR-7288| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2018
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans' Right to Breathe Act This bill provides a presumption of service connection for certain diseases for burn pit-exposed veterans. Under a presumption of service connection, specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. A burn pit-exposed veteran is a veteran who was stationed at a location where an open burn pit (an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) was used while deployed on or after September 11, 2001.
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Timeline
Dec 12, 2018
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Dec 12, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • December 12, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • December 12, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to burn pits.

USA115th CongressHR-7288| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2018
Veterans' Right to Breathe Act This bill provides a presumption of service connection for certain diseases for burn pit-exposed veterans. Under a presumption of service connection, specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. A burn pit-exposed veteran is a veteran who was stationed at a location where an open burn pit (an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) was used while deployed on or after September 11, 2001.
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Timeline
Dec 12, 2018
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Dec 12, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • December 12, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • December 12, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsSolid waste and recyclingVeterans' medical care