S. 191

Referred to Committee

Burn Pits Accountability Act

Introduced 1/17/2019•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

1/17/2019 • Senate

Summary

Burn Pits Accountability Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the military departments to evaluate whether each member of the Armed Forces has been (1) based or stationed where an open air burn pit was used to dispose of waste, or (2) exposed to toxic airborne chemicals. Members located where an open burn pit was used or exposed to toxic airborne chemicals must be enrolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, unless the member elects not to enroll.

The evaluations must be included in periodic health assessments, physical exams conducted immediately prior to separation from active duty, and deployment assessments.

DOD must share the results of the evaluations with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Introduced in Senate • 1/17/2019

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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

AfghanistanAir qualityAsiaFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsIraqMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsSolid waste and recyclingVeterans' medical care