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