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Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8430| House 
| Updated: 7/19/2022
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Peter Welch (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces who are assigned to work near burn pits. DOD must also establish an outreach program to inform such members regarding toxic exposure. Additionally, DOD must publish on its website a list of resources for members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans, and survivors of such members and veterans who received death benefits.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 19, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 19, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8430| House 
| Updated: 7/19/2022
Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces who are assigned to work near burn pits. DOD must also establish an outreach program to inform such members regarding toxic exposure. Additionally, DOD must publish on its website a list of resources for members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans, and survivors of such members and veterans who received death benefits.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 19, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 19, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Peter Welch (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted