TEAM Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8506| House
| Updated: 10/2/2020
Gus M. Bilirakis
Republican Representative
Florida
Cosponsors (4)
Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2020 or the TEAM Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address health care, research, and resources for veterans who were exposed to burn pits or toxic substances during their military service, including by expanding eligibility for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for such veterans.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 116-4393Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAfghanistanAsiaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFiresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHospital careIraqKuwaitMedical researchMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentSolid waste and recyclingSyriaVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation
TEAM Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8506| House
| Updated: 10/2/2020
Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2020 or the TEAM Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address health care, research, and resources for veterans who were exposed to burn pits or toxic substances during their military service, including by expanding eligibility for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for such veterans.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 116-4393Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Gus M. Bilirakis
Republican Representative
Florida
Cosponsors (4)
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAfghanistanAsiaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFiresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHospital careIraqKuwaitMedical researchMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentSolid waste and recyclingSyriaVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation