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Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act

USA117th CongressS-3541| Senate 
| Updated: 2/18/2022
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (35)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act This bill updates policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances. Specifically, the bill extends the eligibility period for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for combat veterans who served after September 11, 2001, and were exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or other conditions, including those who did not enroll to receive VA care during the eligibility period. The VA must incorporate into its existing health care screening a screening to help determine potential exposures to toxic substances during military service. Among other requirements, the VA must also provide annual training to health care and benefits personnel with respect to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances; analyze total and respiratory disease mortality in veterans who served in specified locations on specified dates; conduct an epidemiological study on the health trends of veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001; conduct a study to determine trends in the rates of the incidence of cancer in veterans; publish a list of VA resources for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, families and caregivers of such veterans, and survivors of such veterans who are receiving death benefits; and report on the data quality of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record and its usefulness in supporting veterans in receiving VA health care and benefits.

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Timeline
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 8, 2022
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.
Feb 8, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
Feb 9, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6659
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S733-735; text: CR S734-735)
Feb 16, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S733-735; text: CR S734-735)
Feb 18, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 18, 2022
Received in the House.
Feb 18, 2022
Held at the desk.
  • February 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 8, 2022
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.


  • February 8, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.


  • February 9, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6659
    Introduced in House


  • February 16, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S733-735; text: CR S734-735)


  • February 16, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S733-735; text: CR S734-735)


  • February 18, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • February 18, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • February 18, 2022
    Held at the desk.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6659: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
  • S 117-1393: Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021
AfghanistanAfricaAir qualityAsiaBahrainCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceDjiboutiEgyptFiresGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHospital careIraqJordanKuwaitLebanonLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyNursingOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSolid waste and recyclingSomaliaSyriaUnited Arab EmiratesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationYemen

Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act

USA117th CongressS-3541| Senate 
| Updated: 2/18/2022
Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act This bill updates policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances. Specifically, the bill extends the eligibility period for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for combat veterans who served after September 11, 2001, and were exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or other conditions, including those who did not enroll to receive VA care during the eligibility period. The VA must incorporate into its existing health care screening a screening to help determine potential exposures to toxic substances during military service. Among other requirements, the VA must also provide annual training to health care and benefits personnel with respect to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances; analyze total and respiratory disease mortality in veterans who served in specified locations on specified dates; conduct an epidemiological study on the health trends of veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001; conduct a study to determine trends in the rates of the incidence of cancer in veterans; publish a list of VA resources for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, families and caregivers of such veterans, and survivors of such veterans who are receiving death benefits; and report on the data quality of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record and its usefulness in supporting veterans in receiving VA health care and benefits.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 8, 2022
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.
Feb 8, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
Feb 9, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6659
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S733-735; text: CR S734-735)
Feb 16, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S733-735; text: CR S734-735)
Feb 18, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 18, 2022
Received in the House.
Feb 18, 2022
Held at the desk.
  • February 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 8, 2022
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.


  • February 8, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.


  • February 9, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6659
    Introduced in House


  • February 16, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S733-735; text: CR S734-735)


  • February 16, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S733-735; text: CR S734-735)


  • February 18, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • February 18, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • February 18, 2022
    Held at the desk.
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (35)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6659: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
  • S 117-1393: Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAfricaAir qualityAsiaBahrainCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceDjiboutiEgyptFiresGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHospital careIraqJordanKuwaitLebanonLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyNursingOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSolid waste and recyclingSomaliaSyriaUnited Arab EmiratesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationYemen