H.R. 1769 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015
H.R. 1769 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015, was introduced on Apr 14, 2015, sponsored by Dan Benishek with 201 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 14, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 201
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2016 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to select a VA medical center to serve as the national center for research on the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions of the biological children or grandchildren of individuals exposed to toxic substances while serving as members of the Armed Forces that are related to such exposure.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2016
Sponsor
Dan Benishek (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 117 Democrats, 84 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 14, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460. (May 24, 2016)
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