House Bill 4398
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 9, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4398
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
Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide budget information regarding incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits. DOD must include the information as a dedicated budget line item in the President's FY2022 budget.
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