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S.3541: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2022
- Latest Major Action Feb. 18, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (21 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 13 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - Feb. 16, 2022
- Reported to Senate - Feb. 8, 2022
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 1, 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 18, 2022 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Feb. 18, 2022 |
Held at the desk.
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| Feb. 18, 2022 |
Received in the House.
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| Feb. 16, 2022 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. |
| Feb. 16, 2022 |
Voice Vote in the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S733-735; text: CR S734-735) |
| Feb. 8, 2022 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
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| Feb. 8, 2022 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.
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| Feb. 1, 2022 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 1, 2022 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |