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Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021
1/11/2023, 1:49 PM
Congressional Summary of S 1393
Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide training to its health care and benefits personnel regarding veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances.
The VA must provide its health care personnel with education and training to identify, treat, and assess the impact of illnesses related to exposure to toxic substances. Such training must address how to ask for additional information from veterans regarding exposure to different toxicants.
Additionally, the VA must establish an annual training program for claims processors who review claims for disability benefits related to service-connected disabilities based on exposure to toxic substances.
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Current Status of Bill S 1393
Bill S 1393 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2021. Bill S 1393 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2021. Bill S 1393's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of April 27, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1393
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1393
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Disability assistance
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Health personnel
- Medical education
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1393
Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out training for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to exposure of veterans to toxic substances.
Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1393
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