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Toxic Exposure Awareness Day: Honoring Veterans and Expanding Support

The U.S. Senate designated August 10 as Toxic Exposure Awareness Day to honor veterans exposed to harmful substances during their service. This resolution encourages increased awareness, medical research, and access to resources for affected individuals, aiming to improve healthcare and support for veterans and their families.
Key points
Designation of August 10 as Toxic Exposure Awareness Day to commemorate veterans exposed to harmful substances.
Encouragement for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer no-cost health screenings, register individuals in exposure registries, and promote available benefits and insurance.
Promotion of continued medical research into the risks associated with toxic exposures, including from burn pits.
Encouraging citizens to familiarize themselves with resources available to veterans and to thank them for their service.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_737
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2022-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating August 10, 2022, as "Toxic Exposure Awareness Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_737.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of August 10 as Toxic Exposure Awareness Day to commemorate veterans exposed to harmful substances.
  • Encouragement for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer no-cost health screenings, register individuals in exposure registries, and promote available benefits and insurance.
  • Promotion of continued medical research into the risks associated with toxic exposures, including from burn pits.
  • Encouraging citizens to familiarize themselves with resources available to veterans and to thank them for their service.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4488; text: 08/02/2022 CR S3866-3867)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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