The passage of the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) included key provisions in addressing toxic exposures.
ROA thanks Rep. Raul Ruiz of California for working to have these initiatives included in the NDAA. Rep. Ruiz’s provisions tackle distinct areas of need regarding burn pits: training and the expansion of medical treatment.
“ROA hails Rep. Ruiz’s wholistic approach to raising awareness and broadening treatment eligibility to take care of servicemembers who have been affected,” said ROA‘s executive director, retired Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Phillips.
Section 725: Department of Defense (DOD) Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act, which requires DOD to implement mandatory training for all medical providers working under DOD on the potential health effects of burn pits.
Section 6602: Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act, which requires DOD and VA to expand the Burn Pits Registry to include Egypt and Syria.
Click here for ROA’s position paper on toxic exposure legislation.