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S.554: Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 26, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 26, 2019
Bill Summary
Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act This bill authorizes specified individuals to update the burn pit registry with the cause of death of a registered individual. The Department of Veterans Affairs established the burn pit registry to allow certain veterans and servicemembers to document their exposures and report health concerns. The registry is for individuals who may have been exposed to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 26, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Udall (D-N.M.) |