S-1680 : Still Just a Bill

Service Member's Occupational and Environmental Transparency Health Act or the OATH Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to (1) record service members' exposure to occupational and environmental health hazards while deployed overseas, and (2) make such information available for post-deployment medical examinations and health reassessments.

DOD and the Department of Veterans Affairs must update electronic health records with information from the Burn Pit Registry (i.e., a registry designed to track certain airborne hazards).

The Government Accountability Office must submit a report evaluating implementation of the above requirements.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-23IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2019-05-23IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Afghanistan
  • Air quality
  • Asia
  • Congressional oversight
  • Environmental health
  • Fires
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health information and medical records
  • Iraq
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Middle East
  • Military medicine
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Solid waste and recycling
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Worker safety and health

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