H.R. 6659 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
H.R. 6659 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 9, 2022, sponsored by Mike Bost with 99 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 9, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 99
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act This bill updates policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Bost (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 95 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Feb 9, 2022)
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- H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
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