H.R. 5897 would establish a health registry to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to formaldehyde in a travel trailer have an opportunity to register for such registry and receive medical treatment for such exposure.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(LogTravel Trailer Residents' Health Registry Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security ( DHS Secretary) to: (1) establish and maintain a health registry for individuals exposed to formaldehyde in temporary housing units provided by the government when displaced by a major disaster that occurred between August 29, 2005, and January 1, 2008; (2) include in the registry information the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS Secretary) determines is necessary to editascertain and monitor the wikihealth effects of such exposure; (3) develop a public information campaign to inform eligible individuals about the registry; and be(4) periodically notify such individuals of significant developments in the firststudy and treatment of conditions associated with exposure.

Directs the DHS Secretary to contract with the HHS Secretary to provide a detailed summaryhealth examinations, consultations, and mental health counseling free of charge to each eligible individual.

Requires the bill!)HHS Secretary to contract with an independent scientific organization to report to Congress on: (1) the effectiveness of actions taken to collect and maintain information on the health consequences of such exposure; (2) recommendations to improve such collection and maintenance; and (3) the most effective and prudent means of addressing medical needs of eligible individuals.

Requires: (1) such health consultation and mental health counseling to provide to each eligible individual information on examination results and on developments; and (2) the Secretary to commence an epidemiological study of the immediate and long-term effects of such exposure sufficient to further understand the medical needs of eligible individuals.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/24/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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