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HR 9107118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) 2.0 Act

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Nov 15, 2024
Latest Action Date
Aug 28, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) 2.0 Act is a House bill from the 118th Congress aimed at addressing health concerns related to airborne hazards and open burn pits experienced by members of the armed forces. While the official bill summary and full text are not available, the bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health, indicating a focus on health-related issues within the military context. The bill falls under the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security and is currently classified as Failed / Expired.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to enhance or update the registry tracking health impacts of airborne hazards and burn pits for military personnel but did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is related to the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, which tracks health effects from exposure to airborne hazards and burn pits among military members.
  • It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • The bill did not progress and is currently marked as Failed / Expired.
Who Benefits?

['Members of the armed forces exposed to airborne hazards and open burn pits', 'Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense health programs', 'Healthcare providers involved in treating affected military personnel']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full bill text limits detailed understanding of implementation and funding mechanisms.', 'Potential challenges in oversight and enforcement due to absence of detailed provisions.', 'Uncertainty about the scope of authority and resources allocated to maintain or expand the registry.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Subcommittee on Health but did not advance further, resulting in its expiration. It is situated within ongoing legislative efforts to address health issues faced by military personnel exposed to environmental hazards during service.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could improve data collection and health monitoring for military personnel exposed to airborne hazards, potentially influencing healthcare policies and veteran benefits.', 'Failure to pass may delay enhancements to health registries and related support services for affected service members.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Transparency is limited by the absence of the full bill text and official summary, restricting detailed public and oversight analysis. The bill's expiration without further legislative action highlights the importance of tracking bill progress and status for accountability and public awareness.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 75%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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