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A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to include in periodic health assessments, separation history and physical examinations, and other assessments an evaluation of whether a member of the Armed Forces has been exposed to open burn pits or toxic airborne chemicals, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3181| Senate 
| Updated: 6/28/2018
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (17)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Burn Pits Accountability Act This bill 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.
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May 2, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5671
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jun 28, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jun 28, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 2, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5671
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.


  • June 28, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 28, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5671: To direct the Secretary of Defense to include in periodic health assessments, separation history and physical examinations, and other assessments an evaluation of whether a member of the Armed Forces has been exposed to open burn pits or toxic airborne chemicals, and for other purposes.
Air qualityFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' medical care

A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to include in periodic health assessments, separation history and physical examinations, and other assessments an evaluation of whether a member of the Armed Forces has been exposed to open burn pits or toxic airborne chemicals, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3181| Senate 
| Updated: 6/28/2018
Burn Pits Accountability Act This bill 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.
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Timeline
May 2, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5671
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jun 28, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jun 28, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 2, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5671
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.


  • June 28, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 28, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (17)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5671: To direct the Secretary of Defense to include in periodic health assessments, separation history and physical examinations, and other assessments an evaluation of whether a member of the Armed Forces has been exposed to open burn pits or toxic airborne chemicals, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' medical care