
‘Finally doing what is right’: Mark Takano praises long-awaited toxic burn pit bill
During House Floor remarks last week, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) spoke about The Honoring Our PACT Act.


During House Floor remarks last week, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) spoke about The Honoring Our PACT Act.

During House Floor remarks last week, Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) spoke about The Honoring Our PACT Act.

“As a veteran who experienced toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune, I appreciate Congressman Barr for his work to deliver VA benefits to all veterans dealing with toxic exposure. I am hopeful that the U.S. Senate will pass this bill quickly and it will be enacted into law soon,” said Brian Amburgey, who serves on the Sixth District Veterans Coalition advising Congressman Barr on veterans’ affairs issues.

During House Floor remarks on Wednesday, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) spoke about the Honoring Our PACT Act.

The legislation would cost almost $280 billion over the next 10 years and provide new medical and disability benefits for as many as one in every five veterans living in America today. Both veterans groups and lawmakers have called it possibly the most comprehensive effort ever to address toxic exposure issues in the military.