Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act

Fact Sheet API

Bill Number

HR 4137

Introduced

Jul 30, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Air quality Armed Forces and National Security Fires Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Hospital care Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care Military operations and strategy Nursing Solid waste and recycling Veterans' medical care

Full Text

View Full Bill Text

Votes

Summary

Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act or the Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act

This bill extends eligibility for hospital, nursing home, and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who were exposed to burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment).

Actions

Aug 22, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 30, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 30, 2019

Introduced in House

Amendments

Related Bills