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Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3868| Senate 
| Updated: 6/2/2020
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the first health assessment conducted for a member of the Armed Forces or veteran after such an individual tests positive for a virus certified as a pandemic includes an evaluation of whether the individual has been (1) based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used, or (2) exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or contaminants relating to service in the Armed Forces. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. If such an evaluation establishes that an individual was based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used, or that the individual was exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or contaminants, the individual must be enrolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry unless they opt out of enrollment. The VA's Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence must conduct a study on the health impacts of infection with a virus designated as a global pandemic, including the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19), to members of the Armed Forces and veterans who have been exposed to open burn pits and other toxic exposures. The study must be analyzed to assist in preparation for potential future pandemics.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7684
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 2, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 2, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7684
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • HR 116-7684: Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020
AfghanistanAsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsEmergency medical services and trauma careFiresGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIraqMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsSolid waste and recyclingVeterans' medical care

Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3868| Senate 
| Updated: 6/2/2020
Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the first health assessment conducted for a member of the Armed Forces or veteran after such an individual tests positive for a virus certified as a pandemic includes an evaluation of whether the individual has been (1) based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used, or (2) exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or contaminants relating to service in the Armed Forces. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. If such an evaluation establishes that an individual was based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used, or that the individual was exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or contaminants, the individual must be enrolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry unless they opt out of enrollment. The VA's Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence must conduct a study on the health impacts of infection with a virus designated as a global pandemic, including the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19), to members of the Armed Forces and veterans who have been exposed to open burn pits and other toxic exposures. The study must be analyzed to assist in preparation for potential future pandemics.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7684
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 2, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 2, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7684
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

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
  • HR 116-7684: Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsEmergency medical services and trauma careFiresGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIraqMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsSolid waste and recyclingVeterans' medical care