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.
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a voluntary exposure registry and conduct a long-term health study related to the Red Hill fuel contamination incident that occurred at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii in November 2021. The registry will collect health data from people exposed to the petroleum-contaminated water, while the epidemiological study will track health outcomes for at least 20 years to determine if exposure caused adverse health effects. The bill requires HHS to submit annual reports to Congress for seven years on registry enrollment, health findings, and available services for affected individuals. The Department of Defense will fund the efforts with at least $4 million for the initial feasibility assessment in fiscal year 2024 and additional funds as needed through 2030 to complete the study. The legislation affects military members, veterans, their families, and civilians who lived or worked in areas served by the contaminated water system at the base.
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