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Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2469| House 
| Updated: 4/3/2023
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2023 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 (i.e., areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment). 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8430
Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022
Apr 3, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 21, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2084
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8430
    Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022


  • April 3, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • June 21, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2084
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-2084: Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2023

Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2469| House 
| Updated: 4/3/2023
Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2023 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 (i.e., areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment). 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8430
Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022
Apr 3, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 21, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2084
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8430
    Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022


  • April 3, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • June 21, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2084
    Introduced in Senate
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-2084: Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted