H.R. 5671 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Burn Pits Accountability Act
H.R. 5671 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 1, 2018, sponsored by Tulsi Gabbard with 147 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 1, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 147
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 88 Democrats, 59 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 1, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (May 2, 2018)
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