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SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
2/8/2022, 11:15 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 7072
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit quarterly reports on veterans' burn pit exposure, and to inform veterans of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry if a veteran presents at a medical facility for treatment related to exposure to toxic chemicals caused by open burn pits. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7072
Bill HR 7072 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2020. Bill HR 7072 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2020. Bill HR 7072's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 13, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7072
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7072
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Afghanistan
- Asia
- Congressional oversight
- Fires
- Government information and archives
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Health care coverage and access
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health information and medical records
- Iraq
- Middle East
- Military personnel and dependents
- Veterans' medical care
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7072
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress regularly of reported cases of burn pit exposure, and for other purposes.
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7072
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