Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 901 Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:27 PM

Congressional Summary of S 901

Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015

Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to select a VA medical center to serve as the national center for research on the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions of the biological children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of individuals exposed to toxic substances while serving as members of the Armed Forces that are related to such exposure.

Requires: (1) the Department of Defense (DOD) or the head of a federal agency to make available to the VA for review records held by DOD, an Armed Force, or that federal agency that might assist the VA in making determinations regarding individuals and descendents afflicted with a health condition as a result of such exposure; (2) the VA and DOD or such agency head to jointly establish a mechanism for the availability and review of records by the VA; and (3) the national center to employ at least one licensed clinical social worker to coordinate access of individuals to appropriate social and health care programs and to handle case management.

Establishes an Advisory Board to oversee and assess the national center and to advise the VA regarding the center's work.

Directs DOD to declassify documents (other than documents that would materially and immediately threaten national security) related to any known incident in which at least 100 members of the Armed Forces were exposed to a toxic substance that resulted in at least one case of an associated disability.

Directs the VA to conduct a national outreach and education campaign directed toward members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their family members to communicate information on: (1) incidents of exposure of members of the Armed Forces to toxic substances, health conditions resulting from such exposure, and the potential long-term effects; and (2) the national center. Requires DOD and the Department of Health and Human Services to assist the VA in implementing such campaign.

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Current Status of Bill S 901

Bill S 901 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2015. Bill S 901 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on April 13, 2015. Bill S 901's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-186. as of June 24, 2015

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 901

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMedical researchMilitary personnel and dependentsTransportation costsVeterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 901

Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015A bill to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a national center for research on the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions of the descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during service in the Armed Forces that are related to that exposure, to establish an advisory board on such health conditions, and for other purposes.Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015

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