Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8261| House
| Updated: 9/15/2020
Raul Ruiz
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (14)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)
Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
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- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020 This bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified diseases associated with exposure to open burn pits (an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) and other toxins by veterans who meet certain criteria. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions 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. The bill also makes disability or death from certain diseases due to service in support of a military operation for at least 15 days in a specified location compensable as a work injury.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAfghanistanAfricaAsiaBahrainBurkina FasoCameroonCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthChadConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDiego GarciaDisability and paralysisDjiboutiEgyptEthiopiaFiresGabonGhanaGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIraqJordanKenyaKuwaitLibyaMaliMedical researchMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsNigerNigeriaOmanPakistanPhilippinesSaudi ArabiaSolid waste and recyclingSomaliaSouth SudanSudanSyriaTajikistanTunisiaUnited Arab EmiratesUzbekistanVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationYemen
Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8261| House
| Updated: 9/15/2020
Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020 This bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified diseases associated with exposure to open burn pits (an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) and other toxins by veterans who meet certain criteria. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions 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. The bill also makes disability or death from certain diseases due to service in support of a military operation for at least 15 days in a specified location compensable as a work injury.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Raul Ruiz
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (14)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)
Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAfghanistanAfricaAsiaBahrainBurkina FasoCameroonCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthChadConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDiego GarciaDisability and paralysisDjiboutiEgyptEthiopiaFiresGabonGhanaGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIraqJordanKenyaKuwaitLibyaMaliMedical researchMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsNigerNigeriaOmanPakistanPhilippinesSaudi ArabiaSolid waste and recyclingSomaliaSouth SudanSudanSyriaTajikistanTunisiaUnited Arab EmiratesUzbekistanVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationYemen