HR-7597 : Still Just a Bill


This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on all research being conducted or funded by DOD to assess the health effects of burn pits. The report must identify challenges to completing such research and must include recommendations to address those challenges.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-07-13IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2020-07-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Fires
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Military medicine
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Solid waste and recycling
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