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H.R. 663 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Burn Pits Accountability Act

H.R. 663 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 17, 2019, sponsored by Tulsi Gabbard with 205 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
Jan 17, 2019
Co-sponsors
205
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: 138 Democrats, 67 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 17, 2019
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 8, 2019)

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