A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to concede exposure to airborne hazards and toxins from burn pits under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Introduced on Feb 24, 2021
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on February 24, 2021. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Other activity may have occurred on another bill with identical or similar provisions.
38 Cosponsors (22 Republicans, 14 Democrats, 2 Independents)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Sullivan, Manchin Reintroduce Bill to Address Veterans’ Burn Pit Exposure”
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Sen. Dan Sullivan [R-AK]
(Sponsor)
on Feb 25, 2021
“Crapo, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Improve Care and Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances”
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Sen. Michael “Mike” Crapo [R-ID]
(Co-sponsor)
on Apr 29, 2021
“Manchin, Sullivan Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill To Address Veterans' Burn Pit Exposure”
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Sen. Joe Manchin [D-WV]
(Co-sponsor)
on Feb 27, 2021
History
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Ordered Reported
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Feb 24, 2021
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Introduced
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Apr 28, 2021
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Considered by Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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S. 437 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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