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SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act

USA116th CongressS-3885| Senate 
| Updated: 6/3/2020
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Rob Portman (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit quarterly reports on veterans' burn pit exposure, and to inform veterans of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry if a veteran presents at a medical facility for treatment related to exposure to toxic chemicals caused by open burn pits. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.
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Timeline
Jun 3, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 3, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7072
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 3, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 3, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7072
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7072: SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
AfghanistanAsiaCongressional oversightFiresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsIraqMiddle EastMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' medical care

SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act

USA116th CongressS-3885| Senate 
| Updated: 6/3/2020
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit quarterly reports on veterans' burn pit exposure, and to inform veterans of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry if a veteran presents at a medical facility for treatment related to exposure to toxic chemicals caused by open burn pits. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.
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Timeline
Jun 3, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 3, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7072
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 3, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 3, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7072
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Rob Portman (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7072: SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAsiaCongressional oversightFiresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsIraqMiddle EastMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' medical care