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Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act

USA117th CongressHR-6659| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2022
Mike Bost

Mike Bost

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (99)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act This bill updates policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances. Specifically, the bill extends the eligibility period for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for combat veterans who served after September 11, 2001, and were exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or other conditions, including those who did not enroll to receive VA care during the eligibility period. The VA must incorporate into its existing health care screening a screening to help determine potential exposures to toxic substances during military service. Among other requirements, the VA must also provide annual training to health care and benefits personnel with respect to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances; analyze total and respiratory disease mortality in veterans who served in specified locations on specified dates; conduct an epidemiological study on the health trends of veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001; conduct a study to determine trends in the rates of the incidence of cancer in veterans; publish a list of VA resources for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, families and caregivers of such veterans, and survivors of such veterans who are receiving death benefits; and report on the data quality of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record and its usefulness in supporting veterans in receiving VA health care and benefits.
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Timeline
Feb 9, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 18, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3541
Held at the desk.
  • February 9, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 18, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3541
    Held at the desk.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-3541: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
  • S 117-1393: Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021
AfghanistanAfricaAir qualityAsiaBahrainCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceDjiboutiEgyptFiresGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHospital careIraqJordanKuwaitLebanonLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyNursingOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSolid waste and recyclingSomaliaSyriaUnited Arab EmiratesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationYemen

Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act

USA117th CongressHR-6659| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2022
Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act This bill updates policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances. Specifically, the bill extends the eligibility period for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for combat veterans who served after September 11, 2001, and were exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or other conditions, including those who did not enroll to receive VA care during the eligibility period. The VA must incorporate into its existing health care screening a screening to help determine potential exposures to toxic substances during military service. Among other requirements, the VA must also provide annual training to health care and benefits personnel with respect to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances; analyze total and respiratory disease mortality in veterans who served in specified locations on specified dates; conduct an epidemiological study on the health trends of veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001; conduct a study to determine trends in the rates of the incidence of cancer in veterans; publish a list of VA resources for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, families and caregivers of such veterans, and survivors of such veterans who are receiving death benefits; and report on the data quality of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record and its usefulness in supporting veterans in receiving VA health care and benefits.
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Timeline
Feb 9, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 18, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3541
Held at the desk.
  • February 9, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 18, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3541
    Held at the desk.
Mike Bost

Mike Bost

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (99)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-3541: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
  • S 117-1393: Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAfricaAir qualityAsiaBahrainCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceDjiboutiEgyptFiresGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHospital careIraqJordanKuwaitLebanonLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyNursingOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSolid waste and recyclingSomaliaSyriaUnited Arab EmiratesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationYemen