Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act
12/15/2023, 3:56 PMSummary of Bill HR 2472
The Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 2472, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the existing Burn Pit Registry, which was created to track and monitor the health effects of exposure to burn pits on military personnel and veterans.The Burn Pit Registry was established in 2014 to collect information from individuals who may have been exposed to toxic fumes and chemicals from burn pits during their service in Iraq and Afghanistan. This registry allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to better understand the long-term health effects of burn pit exposure and provide appropriate care and treatment to affected individuals.
The Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act seeks to improve the effectiveness of the registry by requiring the Department of Defense to provide information on the locations of all burn pits that were used by the military. This information will help to ensure that all individuals who may have been exposed to burn pits are included in the registry and receive the necessary medical care. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct outreach to individuals who may have been exposed to burn pits and encourage them to participate in the registry. This will help to increase the number of individuals included in the registry and provide a more comprehensive understanding of the health effects of burn pit exposure. Overall, the Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act aims to improve the tracking and monitoring of the health effects of burn pit exposure on military personnel and veterans, and ensure that those affected receive the care and support they need.
Current Status of Bill HR 2472
Bill HR 2472 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2023. Bill HR 2472 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2023. Bill HR 2472's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 14, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2472
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1Republican Sponsors
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