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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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1393

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential 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

Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
MinnesotaDemocrat
Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
NevadaDemocrat
Mike Crapo
Mike Crapo
IdahoRepublican

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