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To expand the scope of the Department of Veterans Affairs open burn pit registry.

USA116th CongressHR-7600| House 
| Updated: 9/8/2020
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Richard Hudson (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 13, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 8, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • July 13, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 13, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 8, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
EgyptFiresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsMiddle EastSolid waste and recyclingSyria

To expand the scope of the Department of Veterans Affairs open burn pit registry.

USA116th CongressHR-7600| House 
| Updated: 9/8/2020
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.
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Timeline
Jul 13, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 8, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • July 13, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 13, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 8, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Richard Hudson (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
EgyptFiresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsMiddle EastSolid waste and recyclingSyria