HR 2601 and S 1188, SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act, will direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress regularly of reported cases of burn pit exposure by Veterans. This will address an issue affecting an immense number of service members and veterans. Establishing reporting requirements for Veterans and military members affected by open burn pits is important to ensure they receive adequate benefits and compensation. The first phase in addressing a problem is to understand it. These bills will deepen the knowledge and data surrounding Veterans affected by burn pit related illnesses. We believe requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to regularly notify Congress of reported burn pit exposure will improve the treatment of these Veterans.
Contact your Member of Congress and Senators and ask them to support these bills.