[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 59 (Monday, April 3, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1699]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

            By Mr. RUIZ:
        H.R. 2469.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the United States 
     Constitution, to provide for the general welfare and make all 
     laws necessary and proper to carry out the powers of 
     Congress.
       The single subject of this legislation is:
       This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to 
     establish a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for 
     members of the Armed Forces who are assigned to work near 
     burn pits. DOD must also establish an outreach program to 
     inform such members regarding toxic exposure.