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Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1393| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (2)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide training to its health care and benefits personnel regarding veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances. The VA must provide its health care personnel with education and training to identify, treat, and assess the impact of illnesses related to exposure to toxic substances. Such training must address how to ask for additional information from veterans regarding exposure to different toxicants. Additionally, the VA must establish an annual training program for claims processors who review claims for disability benefits related to service-connected disabilities based on exposure to toxic substances.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • April 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-3541: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
  • S 117-3003: COST of War Act of 2021
  • HR 117-6659: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
  • S 117-3373: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
Department of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth personnelMedical educationVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1393| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide training to its health care and benefits personnel regarding veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances. The VA must provide its health care personnel with education and training to identify, treat, and assess the impact of illnesses related to exposure to toxic substances. Such training must address how to ask for additional information from veterans regarding exposure to different toxicants. Additionally, the VA must establish an annual training program for claims processors who review claims for disability benefits related to service-connected disabilities based on exposure to toxic substances.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • April 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (2)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-3541: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
  • S 117-3003: COST of War Act of 2021
  • HR 117-6659: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
  • S 117-3373: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth personnelMedical educationVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation