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S 4624118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

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

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Jan 14, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jun 20, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) 2.0 Act is a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing health concerns related to airborne hazards and open burn pits experienced by military personnel. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. The bill falls under the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of its provisions.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to enhance or update the existing registry for airborne hazards and open burn pits affecting veterans but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is titled the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) 2.0 Act, indicating an update or expansion of an existing registry.
  • It was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • No official summary or full text is publicly available, and the bill status is marked as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Military veterans potentially exposed to airborne hazards and open burn pits', 'Department of Veterans Affairs, which manages veteran health registries', 'Healthcare providers and researchers focusing on veteran health issues related to environmental exposures']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full text and summary limits understanding of specific provisions and implementation requirements', 'Potential costs and resource allocation for maintaining or expanding the registry are unknown', 'Oversight and enforcement mechanisms cannot be assessed due to missing detailed legislative language']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs during the 118th Congress but did not progress further and expired. It relates to ongoing congressional efforts to address health issues faced by veterans exposed to environmental hazards during military service.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential improvement in health monitoring and research on airborne hazards if the registry had been updated', 'Possible increased awareness and support for veterans exposed to burn pits', 'Resource demands on the Department of Veterans Affairs for registry maintenance and outreach']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full text restricts transparency and public understanding of the bill's scope and mechanisms. This lack of information also complicates oversight and evaluation of the bill's potential impact on veterans' health programs.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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