American Legion Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Director Katie Purswell speaks during a press conference hosted by House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano (D-Calif.) at the House Triangle in Washington, D.C, on March 2, 2022 to highlight the urgent need to pass the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 or Honoring our PACT Act on the House floor. Photo by Jason Andrew

By Mackenzie Wolf

It’s time to increase support to veterans linked to toxic exposure during their service, a contingent of American Legion members, congressional representatives and activists called for during a press conference March 2 at the Capitol.

Participants included Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.; Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (HVAC) Mark Takano, D-Calif.; and Reps. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., and Elaine Luria, D-Va.; activists such as Jon Stewart and other Veterans Service Organizations. They were united in advocating for support of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 — also known as the Honoring Our PACT Act.

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In support of veterans exposed to burn pits
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