S. 191 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Burn Pits Accountability Act
S. 191 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 17, 2019, sponsored by Amy Klobuchar with 46 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
- 46
- 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
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 12 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 17, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Jan 17, 2019)
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Committees
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