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H.R.7597: To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on the research and studies being conducted or funded by the Department of Defense to assess the health effects of burn pits.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 13, 2020
- Latest Major Action July 13, 2020
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- Introduced in House - July 13, 2020
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on all research being conducted or funded by DOD to assess the health effects of burn pits. The report must identify challenges to completing such research and must include recommendations to address those challenges.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 13, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| July 13, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) |