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HR0059Introduced in the House

TOXIC EXPOSURE AWARENESS MONTH

Passed

Introduced by Maura Hirschauer, District 49

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Official description

Declares October 2025 as Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month. Recognizes the profound impact toxic exposures have had on veterans, members of the Armed Forces, their families, and their survivors. Honors the sacrifices of individuals impacted by toxic exposure in the Armed Forces.

Where it stands

Resolution Adopted

May 31, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Veterans' Affairs Committee · April 29, 2025

16

Yes

0

No

1

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee

  4. Recommends Be Adopted Veterans' Affairs Committee; 016-000-000

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  21. Resolution Adopted

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