H.R.248 - Depleted Uranium Screening and Testing Act

To provide for identification of members of the Armed Forces exposed during military service to depleted uranium, to provide for health testing of such members, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Depleted Uranium Screening and Testing Act as introduced.
  • Official: To provide for identification of members of the Armed Forces exposed during military service to depleted uranium, to provide for health testing of such members, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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José Serrano

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1/7/2011--Introduced.Depleted Uranium Screening and Testing Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to: (1) establish procedures for the predeployment notification to members of the Armed Forces of any known or likely use of depleted uranium in a theater of operations and any health risks a
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1/7/2011--Introduced.Depleted Uranium Screening and Testing Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to:
(1) establish procedures for the predeployment notification to members of the Armed Forces of any known or likely use of depleted uranium in a theater of operations and any health risks associated with exposure to depleted uranium;
(2) provide for training deploying members on the safe handling of depleted uranium contamination;
(3) carry out a program to identify individuals exposed to depleted uranium during active service in the Armed Forces;
(4) provide such individuals with bioassay testing and notification of test results; and
(5) identify specified depleted uranium exposure events. Requires the Secretary of each military department to establish procedures for collecting, tracking, and maintaining information on the health status of individuals tested under this Act to assess long-term health consequences of exposure to depleted uranium. Requires the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct an independent review of bioassay types and contamination thresholds for purposes of required testing. Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned to provide appropriate treatment for any illness of an individual resulting from depleted uranium contamination or exposure. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a survey of radioisotope identification equipment used by the Department of Defense (DOD) to assess the capability of DOD facilities to identify concentrations of different radioisotopes in naturally occurring levels of uranium and to report survey findings to Congress.

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03/30/12
ENGLAND: Legislation 'cross over' - Barrow Journal

Although this cut was an unfortunate necessity, education remains a top priority, so I am proud to inform you that HR 248 promises to restore the stipend as soon as the state is financially able. Georgia has some of the nation's ...

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ENGLAND: Legislation 'cross over' - Barrow Journal

Although this cut was an unfortunate necessity, education remains a top priority, so I am proud to inform you that HR 248 promises to restore the stipend as soon as the state is financially able. Georgia has some of the nation's ...

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03/21/12
HR 248 - GovTrack.us

Jan 07, 2009. H.R. 248 (111th). To provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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