TEAM Act of 2020

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Bill Number

S 4393

Introduced

Jul 30, 2020

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Advisory bodies Afghanistan Armed Forces and National Security Asia Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Disability and paralysis Disability assistance Executive agency funding and structure Fires Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Health information and medical records Iraq Medical research Medical tests and diagnostic methods Middle East Military operations and strategy Solid waste and recycling Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation

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Summary

Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2020 or the TEAM Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address health care and benefits for veterans with conditions related to exposure to toxic substances, including by expanding VA health care eligibility to certain individuals who have been awarded specified medals (e.g., the Armed Forces Service Medal) and those exposed to open burn pits or other toxic substances. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.

Actions

Dec 8, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.
Dec 8, 2020

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 23, 2020

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 30, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 30, 2020

Introduced in Senate

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