HR 6582 · 115th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Protection for Veterans' Burn Pit Exposure Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-07-26· Sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.(2018-07-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protection for Veterans' Burn Pit Exposure Act of 2018 This bill establishes (1) presumptions of service connection for any diagnosed or undiagnosed illness associated with exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits, and (2) the Open Burn Pit Advisory Commission to make recommendations regarding what illnesses have associations with exposure to such chemicals and fumes.…

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Cosponsors (6)

3 Democrats3 Republicans