Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act

Senate Bill

S. 2083

119th Congress

Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Welch

D - VT

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Defense to study alternatives to open-air burn pits, which are used to dispose of waste on military bases. The goal is to find cleaner, safer ways to get rid of trash than simply burning it in the open.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Introduced6/12/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act

This bill would require the Department of Defense to study alternatives to open-air burn pits, which are used to dispose of waste on military bases. The goal is to find cleaner, safer ways to get rid of trash than simply burning it in the open.

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This bill would require the Department of Defense to study alternatives to open-air burn pits, which are used to dispose of waste on military bases. The goal is to find cleaner, safer ways to get rid of trash than simply burning it in the open.

Bill Number: 2083
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Title: Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act
Bill Number: 2083
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Summary: This bill would require the Department of Defense to study alternatives to open-air burn pits, which are used to dispose of waste on military bases. The goal is to find cleaner, safer ways to get rid of trash than simply burning it in the open.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the Department of Defense to study alternatives to open-air burn pits, which are used to dispose of waste on military bases. The goal is to find cleaner, safer ways to get rid of trash than simply burning it in the open.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment within the Department of Defense to submit a report to Congress on incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment). The report must be submitted not later than 60 days after the President submits the budget for FY2024.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill directs the Department of Defense to submit a report on alternatives to burn pits, such as incinerators and waste-to-energy facilities.
The report must be completed within 60 days after the President submits the budget for the 2024 fiscal year.
Burn pits have been linked to serious health issues for servicemembers and civilians living near military bases, so finding cleaner disposal methods is important.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it could lead to the Department of Defense adopting new, more environmentally-friendly ways of disposing waste on military bases. This could improve the health and safety of both military personnel and nearby communities who have been exposed to the harmful smoke and ash from open-air burn pits.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2083, 119th Congress (2025). "Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2083

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