S 3541 · 117th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
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EnactedLatest: Held at the desk.(2022-02-18)
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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 l…
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Congressional Budget OfficeS. 3541, Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
Mar 22, 2022As passed by the Senate on February 16, 2021
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Cosponsors (20)
9 Democrats10 Republicans1 Independent