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Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4572| Senate 
| Updated: 9/15/2020
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (7)
Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • 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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Timeline
Sep 15, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8261
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 15, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8261
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8261: Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAfghanistanAfricaAsiaBahrainBurkina FasoCameroonCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthChadConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDiego GarciaDisability assistanceDjiboutiEgyptEthiopiaFiresGabonGhanaGovernment 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 CongressS-4572| Senate 
| 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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Timeline
Sep 15, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8261
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 15, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8261
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (7)
Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8261: Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAfghanistanAfricaAsiaBahrainBurkina FasoCameroonCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthChadConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDiego GarciaDisability assistanceDjiboutiEgyptEthiopiaFiresGabonGhanaGovernment 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