Legis Daily

Family Member Access to Burn Pit Registry Act

USA116th CongressHR-1001| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2019
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (17)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Family Member Access to Burn Pit Registry Act This bill authorizes a family member to register on behalf of a deceased veteran or servicemember in the Department of Veterans Affairs Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. The registry allows certain veterans and servicemembers to report deployment exposures to airborne hazards such as smoke from burn pits, oil-well fires, or pollution, as well as other exposures and health concerns.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 1, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

FiresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsMilitary personnel and dependents

Family Member Access to Burn Pit Registry Act

USA116th CongressHR-1001| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2019
Family Member Access to Burn Pit Registry Act This bill authorizes a family member to register on behalf of a deceased veteran or servicemember in the Department of Veterans Affairs Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. The registry allows certain veterans and servicemembers to report deployment exposures to airborne hazards such as smoke from burn pits, oil-well fires, or pollution, as well as other exposures and health concerns.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 1, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (17)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
FiresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsMilitary personnel and dependents