In CommitteeFiled Apr 27, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Apr 27, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new section to Title 5 that treats certain diseases as caused by employment for federal workers who served in foreign contingency operations with open burn pits. It defines who qualifies, links the disease list to existing Veterans Affairs regulations, and requires the Labor Secretary to maintain the list and report on implementation. The goal is to make it easier for affected employees to receive compensation.
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