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Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7684| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2020
Jared F. Golden

Jared F. Golden

Democratic Representative

Maine

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the first health assessment conducted for a member of the Armed Forces or veteran after such an individual tests positive for a virus certified as a pandemic includes an evaluation of whether the individual has been (1) based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used, or (2) exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or contaminants relating to service in the Armed Forces. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. If such an evaluation establishes that an individual was based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used, or that the individual was exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or contaminants, the individual must be enrolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry unless they opt out of enrollment. The VA's Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence must conduct a study on the health impacts of infection with a virus designated as a global pandemic, including the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19), to members of the Armed Forces and veterans who have been exposed to open burn pits and other toxic exposures. The study must be analyzed to assist in preparation for potential future pandemics.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3868
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 2, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3868
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 30, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-3868: Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
AfghanistanAsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsEmergency medical services and trauma careFiresGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIraqMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsSolid waste and recyclingVeterans' medical care

Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7684| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2020
Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the first health assessment conducted for a member of the Armed Forces or veteran after such an individual tests positive for a virus certified as a pandemic includes an evaluation of whether the individual has been (1) based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used, or (2) exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or contaminants relating to service in the Armed Forces. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. If such an evaluation establishes that an individual was based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used, or that the individual was exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or contaminants, the individual must be enrolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry unless they opt out of enrollment. The VA's Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence must conduct a study on the health impacts of infection with a virus designated as a global pandemic, including the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19), to members of the Armed Forces and veterans who have been exposed to open burn pits and other toxic exposures. The study must be analyzed to assist in preparation for potential future pandemics.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3868
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 2, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3868
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 30, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jared F. Golden

Jared F. Golden

Democratic Representative

Maine

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-3868: Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsEmergency medical services and trauma careFiresGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIraqMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsSolid waste and recyclingVeterans' medical care