House Bill 4397
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Department of Defense Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 9, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4397
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Department of Defense Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to train its medical providers on the potential health effects of burn pits, which are areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.
July 9, 2021
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07/09/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
07/09/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 31, 2022 5:07:20 AM