118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2469 — Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2023

“To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Apr 3, 2023

Last action Apr 3, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Apr 3, 2023

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Referred

Apr 3, 2023

Armed Services

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces who are assigned to work near burn pits (i.e., areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment). DOD must also establish an outreach program to inform such members regarding toxic exposure. Additionally, DOD must publish on its website a list of resources for members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans, and survivors of such members and veterans who received death benefits.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Apr 3, 2023

Introduced in House

Apr 3, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.