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Today marks the one-year anniversary of the bipartisan Honoring our PACT Act – historic legislation championed by House Democrats and signed into law by President Biden that reaffirmed our commitment to the brave men and women who have served our nation.
Thanks to House Democrats’ vote last year, the PACT Act has:
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Expanded access to critical care for veterans who were exposed to dangerous toxic chemicals like radiation, Agent Orange, Gulf War toxins, and burn pits during their service
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Extended the period of time that post-9/11 combat veterans have to enroll in VA health care from five years to 10 years
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Authorized new VA medical and research centers across the country
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Streamlined veterans’ ability to access critical resources and care
DCCC Spokesperson Viet Shelton:
“For far too long, our nation’s veterans suffering from toxic exposures have been denied the benefits owed to them. The Honoring our PACT Act makes decades-overdue progress to help the VA fulfill its mission to care for all veterans, which would not have been possible without the tireless work of House Democrats.”
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