S. 437 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2021
S. 437 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 24, 2021, sponsored by Dan Sullivan with 38 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 24, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to concede, for the purposes of health care benefits and wartime disability compensation, that a veteran was exposed to certain toxic substances, chemicals, and hazards from burn pits if such veteran served on active duty in a covered location during a specified time frame (unless there is affirmative evidence to esta…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Sullivan (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 22 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (Apr 28, 2021)
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