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Burn Pit Elimination Act: $9 Million Shift for Safer Military Waste Disposal

This bill redirects nearly $9 million within the Fiscal Year 2025 Army budget. The funds are moved from financing open-air burn pits to purchasing modern, safer solid waste disposal systems. This change aims to improve the health and safety conditions for service members by eliminating harmful waste burning practices in operational areas.
Key points
Redirects $8.95 million in Army funding to acquire safer solid waste disposal systems.
The funds are specifically offset by reducing money previously allocated for the use of open-air burn pits in overseas operations.
The goal is to protect the health of soldiers by replacing polluting and hazardous waste disposal methods.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9171
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
Process start date: 2024-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Burn Pit Elimination Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9171.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Redirects $8.95 million in Army funding to acquire safer solid waste disposal systems.
  • The funds are specifically offset by reducing money previously allocated for the use of open-air burn pits in overseas operations.
  • The goal is to protect the health of soldiers by replacing polluting and hazardous waste disposal methods.
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 Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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