H.R. 7600 · 116th Congress

To expand the scope of the Department of Veterans Affairs open burn pit registry.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Raul Ruiz
Introduced
2020-07-13
Latest action
2020-09-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Summary

This bill expands the scope of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry of the Department of Veterans Affairs by including burn pits located in Egypt and Syria under the definition of open burn pits. The registry allows certain veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns related to exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while serving in certain locations.