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H.R.6659: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 9, 2022
- Latest Major Action Feb. 9, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
99 (4 Democrats, 95 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 9, 2022
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 9, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Feb. 9, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Bost (R-Ill.) |