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SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act

USA117th CongressS-1188| Senate 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Rob Portman (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act This bill implements reporting requirements and policies related to the treatment and documentation of veterans who have been exposed to open burn pits. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. First, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit quarterly reports on veterans' burn pit exposure The bill also requires the VA to collaborate with the Department of Defense to submit an annual report detailing specified information about veterans who have been exposed to open burn pits, such as the number of claims for disability compensation approved and denied (including the rationale for denials). The bill authorizes the survivor of a deceased veteran to report a veteran's exposure to toxic substances from an open burn pit in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, even if the veteran was not included prior to their death. VA medical professionals must inform veterans of the registry if they present at a medical facility for treatment related to exposure to toxic chemicals by open burn pits. Finally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of any memorandum of understanding entered into by the VA with respect to the processing of reported cases of burn pit exposure and the coordination of care and provision of health care related to such cases at VA and non-VA facilities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3885
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jul 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2601
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3885
    SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 28, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • July 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2601
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

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  • HR 117-2601: SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
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SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act

USA117th CongressS-1188| Senate 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act This bill implements reporting requirements and policies related to the treatment and documentation of veterans who have been exposed to open burn pits. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. First, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit quarterly reports on veterans' burn pit exposure The bill also requires the VA to collaborate with the Department of Defense to submit an annual report detailing specified information about veterans who have been exposed to open burn pits, such as the number of claims for disability compensation approved and denied (including the rationale for denials). The bill authorizes the survivor of a deceased veteran to report a veteran's exposure to toxic substances from an open burn pit in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, even if the veteran was not included prior to their death. VA medical professionals must inform veterans of the registry if they present at a medical facility for treatment related to exposure to toxic chemicals by open burn pits. Finally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of any memorandum of understanding entered into by the VA with respect to the processing of reported cases of burn pit exposure and the coordination of care and provision of health care related to such cases at VA and non-VA facilities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3885
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jul 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2601
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3885
    SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 28, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • July 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2601
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Rob Portman (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2601: SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAir qualityAsiaCongressional oversightFiresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsIraqMiddle EastMilitary personnel and dependentsSolid waste and recyclingVeterans' medical care