To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with the Red Hill Incident.

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 4061, also known as the Red Hill Incident Health Impact Assessment Act, aims to address the health concerns stemming from the Red Hill Incident. This incident refers to a major fuel leak that occurred at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii in 2014, which contaminated the local water supply.

The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an exposure registry to track individuals who may have been affected by the Red Hill Incident. This registry will help identify and monitor individuals who may have been exposed to the contaminated water and assess any potential health outcomes associated with the incident.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to conduct epidemiological studies to further investigate the health impacts of the Red Hill Incident. These studies will help provide valuable information on the long-term health effects of exposure to the contaminated water and inform future public health interventions. Overall, Bill 118 hr 4061 seeks to address the health concerns of individuals affected by the Red Hill Incident by establishing a comprehensive exposure registry and conducting epidemiological studies to assess the health outcomes associated with the incident.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4061

Introduced on
2023-06-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/13/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 4061, also known as the Red Hill Incident Health Impact Assessment Act, aims to address the health concerns stemming from the Red Hill Incident. This incident refers to a major fuel leak that occurred at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii in 2014, which contaminated the local water supply.

The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an exposure registry to track individuals who may have been affected by the Red Hill Incident. This registry will help identify and monitor individuals who may have been exposed to the contaminated water and assess any potential health outcomes associated with the incident.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to conduct epidemiological studies to further investigate the health impacts of the Red Hill Incident. These studies will help provide valuable information on the long-term health effects of exposure to the contaminated water and inform future public health interventions. Overall, Bill 118 hr 4061 seeks to address the health concerns of individuals affected by the Red Hill Incident by establishing a comprehensive exposure registry and conducting epidemiological studies to assess the health outcomes associated with the incident.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with the Red Hill Incident.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Hawaii
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Medical research
Military facilities and property
Oil and gas
Public contracts and procurement
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Water quality

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action6/16/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.