Department of Defense Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act

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Bill Number

HR 4397

Introduced

Jul 9, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Topics

Air quality Armed Forces and National Security Employment and training programs Fires Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Medical education Military education and training Military medicine Solid waste and recycling

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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.

Actions

Jul 9, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 9, 2021

Introduced in House

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