Veterans’ Burn Pits Legislation Set for House Vote With Tax Fix

The House could vote this week on legislation to provide health benefits to veterans exposed to toxins while serving overseas.

• Leaders scrapped a vote on H.R. 3967 before the recess because the Senate included a tax provision that raised constitutional issues, and senators objected to a quick fix
• New version posted Tuesday omits the tax language, and will be offered as a House amendment to S. 3373
• Related: BGOV Bill Summary: Amended H.R. 3967, Toxic-Exposed Veterans
• Earlier: Tax Snag to Punt Veterans’ Burn Pits Bill to July, Tester Says