S4554-119

In Committee

Renewing our PACT Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced May 18, 2026

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires certain diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment for Federal employees exposed to toxic burn pits Subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section and requires employees exposed to burn pits and toxic hazards in foreign contingency operations. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, delegation of rulemaking, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Veterans, Agriculture, Environment, and Veterans Affairs.

Who Benefits and How

Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires certain diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment for Federal employees exposed to toxic burn pits Subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section...
  • Requires employees exposed to burn pits and toxic hazards in foreign contingency operations.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires certain diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment for Federal employees exposed to toxic burn pits Subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section and requires employees exposed to burn pits and toxic hazards in foreign contingency operations.

Key Policy Areas

Veterans, Agriculture, Environment, Veterans Affairs

Primary Purpose

The bill requires certain diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment for Federal employees exposed to toxic burn pits Subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section and requires employees exposed to burn pits and toxic hazards in foreign contingency operations.

Policy Domains

Veterans Agriculture Environment Veterans Affairs

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
  • National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
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Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill: ,
Educational institutions and students affected by the bill:
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill: ,
Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill: ,
National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: ,

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
May 18, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security …

May 18, 2026

Introduced in Senate

May 18, 2026

Mrs. Gillibrand introduced the following bill; which was read twice …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Veterans Agriculture Environment Veterans Affairs

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