H.R. 5957 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
K2 Veterans Toxic Exposure Accountability Act of 2020
H.R. 5957 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 25, 2020, sponsored by Mark E. Green with 78 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 78
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
K2 Veterans Toxic Exposure Accountability Act of 2020 This bill addresses toxic exposure of members of the Armed Forces deployed to Karshi-Khanabad (K-2) Air Base in Uzbekistan between October 1, 2001, and December 31, 2005. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a study and report on such exposure.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark E. Green (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats, 40 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pr (Feb 25, 2020)
More bills from Mark E. Green in the 116th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 49: A bill to designate the outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as…
- S. 252: A bill to authorize the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole to the grade of colonel in the…
- S. 863: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the grade and pay of podiatrists of the…
- H.R. 299: Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
- S. 504: LEGION Act
- H.R. 2196: To amend title 38, United States Code, to reduce the credit hour requirement for the Edith Nourse…
- H.R. 1200: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019
- H.R. 4285: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019
- H.R. 2334: To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Odessa…
- S. 1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Committees
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 5957 (116th Congress): K2 Veterans Toxic Exposure…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/116-hr-5957/k2-veterans-toxic-exposure-accountability-act-of-2020 (accessed 2026-10-17).