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Increased Transparency for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits

This act aims to increase transparency and monitoring of cases involving veterans exposed to toxic fumes from burn pits. Citizens, especially veterans and their families, will gain better access to information about reported cases, treatment, and benefits, which may facilitate their ability to claim rights and receive appropriate healthcare. The act also mandates informing veterans about the exposure registry.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs will regularly inform Congress about reported cases of veteran exposure to toxic fumes, including their treatment and demographic data (without personal identification).
Veterans will be informed about the burn pit exposure registry during medical visits, and families of deceased veterans can report their exposure to the registry.
The act requires annual reports on the number of exposed veterans, approved and denied benefit claims, and illnesses related to exposure.
A Comptroller General report will assess the effectiveness of cooperation in processing reports and coordinating healthcare for exposed veterans.
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Print number: 117_S_1188
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2021-04-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1188.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will regularly inform Congress about reported cases of veteran exposure to toxic fumes, including their treatment and demographic data (without personal identification).
  • Veterans will be informed about the burn pit exposure registry during medical visits, and families of deceased veterans can report their exposure to the registry.
  • The act requires annual reports on the number of exposed veterans, approved and denied benefit claims, and illnesses related to exposure.
  • A Comptroller General report will assess the effectiveness of cooperation in processing reports and coordinating healthcare for exposed veterans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

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. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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