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To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with the Red Hill Incident.
12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4061
Bill 118 hr 4061, also known as the Red Hill Incident Health Impact Assessment Act, aims to address the health concerns stemming from the Red Hill Incident. This incident refers to a major fuel leak that occurred at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii in 2014, which contaminated the local water supply.
The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an exposure registry to track individuals who may have been affected by the Red Hill Incident. This registry will help identify and monitor individuals who may have been exposed to the contaminated water and assess any potential health impacts.
Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to conduct epidemiological studies to further investigate the health outcomes associated with the Red Hill Incident. These studies will provide valuable data and insights into the long-term health effects of the contamination on individuals in the affected area. Overall, Bill 118 hr 4061 seeks to address the health concerns of individuals impacted by the Red Hill Incident by establishing a registry and conducting studies to better understand the health outcomes associated with the contamination.
The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an exposure registry to track individuals who may have been affected by the Red Hill Incident. This registry will help identify and monitor individuals who may have been exposed to the contaminated water and assess any potential health impacts.
Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to conduct epidemiological studies to further investigate the health outcomes associated with the Red Hill Incident. These studies will provide valuable data and insights into the long-term health effects of the contamination on individuals in the affected area. Overall, Bill 118 hr 4061 seeks to address the health concerns of individuals impacted by the Red Hill Incident by establishing a registry and conducting studies to better understand the health outcomes associated with the contamination.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4061
Bill HR 4061 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2023. Bill HR 4061 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 13, 2023. Bill HR 4061's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 16, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4061
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4061
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental health
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Hawaii
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Health information and medical records
- Medical research
- Military facilities and property
- Oil and gas
- Public contracts and procurement
- Public-private cooperation
- Research administration and funding
- Water quality
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4061
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with the Red Hill Incident.
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with the Red Hill Incident.
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