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H.R.2419: Military Personnel War Zone Toxic Exposure Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced May 14, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 8, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (21 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Military Personnel War Zone Toxic Exposure Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish and administer a system to identify members of the Armed Forces who were potentially exposed to a hazardous disposal site, as well as any negative health effects that may be related to such exposure. Requires the Secretary to: (1) administer the system using existing medical surveillance systems; (2) notify a member and his or her...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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May 14, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Timothy H. Bishop (D-N.Y.) |