Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act

Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act

This bill expands the scope of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry of the Department of Veterans Affairs by including burn pits located in Egypt and Syria under the definition of open burn pits. The registry allows certain veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns related to exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while serving in certain locations.

Bill 117 HR 4400, also known as the Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to expand the current Burn Pit Registry, which was established to track and monitor the health effects of exposure to burn pits on military personnel and veterans.

The Burn Pit Registry was created in response to concerns about the health risks associated with exposure to burn pits, which are used to dispose of waste materials on military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. The registry allows individuals who have been exposed to these burn pits to document their exposure and any resulting health issues.

The Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act seeks to expand the registry to include additional information, such as the location and duration of exposure to burn pits, as well as any health conditions that may have resulted from this exposure. This expansion will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the health effects of burn pit exposure and help to better support and care for affected individuals. Overall, the Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act aims to improve the tracking and monitoring of the health effects of burn pit exposure on military personnel and veterans, and to ensure that those who have been affected receive the necessary support and care.