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Allowing Families to Update Veterans' Burn Pit Registry Death Records.

This Act mandates the VA to allow designated individuals or immediate family members to update the Burn Pit Registry with the cause of death of a deceased registered veteran. This change ensures the registry contains more complete and accurate health data regarding exposure to toxic burn pits. Improved data is vital for research and processing future veterans' benefits claims.
Key points
Immediate family members or designated individuals can now submit the cause of death for deceased veterans to the registry.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must establish the necessary procedures within 180 days of the law's enactment.
The goal is to enhance data quality in the registry, supporting veterans' health research and benefits applications.
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Print number: 118_S_2078
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2023-06-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2078.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immediate family members or designated individuals can now submit the cause of death for deceased veterans to the registry.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must establish the necessary procedures within 180 days of the law's enactment.
  • The goal is to enhance data quality in the registry, supporting veterans' health research and benefits applications.
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. Welch, Peter [D-VT].

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 2025-12-26.

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