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S.437: Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 24, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (14 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 22 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 24, 2021
Bill Summary
Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to concede, for the purposes of health care benefits and wartime disability compensation, that a veteran was exposed to certain toxic substances, chemicals, and hazards from burn pits if such veteran served on active duty in a covered location during a specified time frame (unless there is affirmative evidence to establish that the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2021 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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| Feb. 24, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 24, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) |