Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB4061

Introduced
6/13/23  
Refer
6/13/23  

Caption

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with the Red Hill Incident.

Summary

House Bill 4061 mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a registry and conduct extensive epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes linked to the Red Hill Incident. This incident refers to the contamination of the water supply at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii, due to the release of fuel from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. The bill aims to collect health data from individuals potentially affected by the contaminated water, ensuring that efforts are thorough and not redundant to previous reports on the incident. The proposed registry will facilitate voluntary data collection on the health impacts of petroleum-contaminated water, specifically targeting individuals who lived or worked at locations impacted by the incident. The bill emphasizes a coordinated effort among various health authorities, including the CDC and the Department of Defense, signifying a broad commitment to understanding the long-term health consequences associated with petroleum exposure. In terms of fiscal commitments, the bill allots funding for the necessary studies, with stipulations for reporting findings to Congress annually. It authorizes the Secretary of Defense to allocate funds from 2024 to 2030, indicating a significant but contingent financial commitment to thoroughly investigate and document health outcomes over an extended period, ensuring ongoing engagement with impacted communities. Contention surrounding this bill may arise from concerns regarding the prioritization of healthcare for military versus civilian populations. The potential for bureaucratic overlap and the delicate issue of addressing healthcare inequalities are central to the discussions among stakeholders. Competent authorities, both military and civilian, will need to balance resource allocation while ensuring that health services are effectively coordinated and that the needs of all affected individuals are met.

Companion Bills

US SB2183

Related Red Hill Health Impact Act

Previously Filed As

US SB2183

Red Hill Health Impact Act

US HB4242

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US HB70

Freedom for Farmers Act of 2023 This bill abolishes the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. This agency, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), investigates and responds to environmental exposures to hazardous substances in communities. HHS must transfer authority regarding certain national disease and toxic exposure registries to another appropriate HHS entity.

US HB5259

PFAS Exposure Assessment and Documentation Act

US HB11

Freedom to Vote Act This bill addresses voter registration and voting access, election integrity and security, redistricting, and campaign finance. Specifically, the bill expands voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It also limits removing voters from voter rolls. Next, the bill establishes Election Day as a federal holiday. The bill declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense unless, at the time of the election, such individual is serving a felony sentence. The bill establishes certain federal criminal offenses related to voting. In particular, the bill establishes a new criminal offense for conduct (or attempted conduct) to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from registering to vote or helping someone register to vote. Additionally, the bill sets forth provisions related to election security, including by requiring states to conduct post-election audits for federal elections. The bill outlines criteria for congressional redistricting and generally prohibits mid-decade redistricting. The bill addresses campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices.

US HB4489

To amend the 21st Century Cures Act to clarify that grants for State and Tribal response to opioid use disorders may, at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, also be used to address associated health conditions, and for other purposes.

US HB4189

CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act of 2023

US HB3713

Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023

US HB4605

Healthy Moms and Babies Act

US HB10455

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center, and for other purposes.

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