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H.R. 1657

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To direct the Secretary of Defense to notify members of the Armed Forces and State military departments of exposure to potentially harmful materials and contaminants.
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Committee
Latest Action · April 27, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
March 19, 2009
Cosponsors (1)
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Requires the Secretary of Defense: (1) in the case of a member of the Armed Forces who is exposed to a potentially harmful material or contaminant, to notify the member of such exposure and any associated health risks; and (2) in the case of a member of a reserve component, to also notify the state military department of that member. Directs the Secretary, if such a determination is made while a member is deployed, to notify the member while the member is so deployed.

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