| Aug. 10, 2022
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Boozman-Backed Toxic Exposure Legislation Signed into Law
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Sen. John Boozman
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| Aug. 10, 2022
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Tweet - "Thanks to @POTUS for signing the #PACTAct, delivering long overdue care and benefits to millions of toxic-exposed Veterans. I was proud to support this legislation and keep our promise to care for our Veterans who have bravely served and sacrificed for us."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 10, 2022
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Tweet - "In 2017, we lost Amie Muller to pancreatic cancer after her exposure to toxic burn pits in Iraq. She left behind 3 kids & her husband Brian. He made it his mission to support other vets suffering from toxic exposure. Today, President Biden signed a bill that does just that."
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Aug. 9, 2022
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Boozman, Tuberville Bill Streamlining Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Passes Senate
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Sen. John Boozman, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services - Senators Baldwin, Warren, and Hirono Urge the Biden Administration to Take Concrete Actions to Expand Access to Medication Abortion
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2022
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Hayes Statement on Senate Passage of Honoring Our PACT Act
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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| Aug. 3, 2022
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Senators Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Legislation to Eliminate Copays for Veterans' Contraception
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Senator Murray Votes to Pass the PACT Act, a Historic Extension of Health Benefits to Veterans and Clears Path for Tri-Cities Veterans Clinic
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Feinstein Supports Bill Reforming Veterans' Health Care Benefits
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Tweet - "Today I voted to send the bipartisan PACT Act to the president's desk to be signed into law. This legislation will ensure veterans exposed to toxic chemicals in the line of duty can get the treatment they're entitled to. I'll always work to get our veterans the support they need."
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Tweet - "GOOD NEWS: the Senate just passed one of the largest expansions of benefits for vets ever. I've supported this bill consistently because health care for vets is far too important to delay -- and now it's headed to the President's desk to become law!"
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Murkowski Helps Ensure Veterans Bill Passes Senate
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine on Senate Passage of Bill to Expand Benefits for Toxic-Exposed Veterans
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Sen. Mark Warner, ...
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Cortez Masto Votes to Send Bipartisan Bill to Treat Veterans Exposed to Toxins in the Line of Duty to President's Desk for Signature
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Rep. Courtney Statement on Senate's Vote to Pass the Bipartisan Honoring Our PACT Act
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Rep. Joe Courtney
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Tweet - "After Senate Republicans shamefully played politics with sick veterans last week, we were finally able to get the PACT Act across the finish line--and help get toxic-exposed veterans in WA state the care they need."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Tweet - "Today we passed the PACT Act, historic legislation to make sure that the brave servicemembers and veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits while serving overseas get the care they need. To all the advocates who never gave up: thank you."
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Klobuchar Announces Senate Passage of Historic Bipartisan Legislation to Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Tweet - "The Senate voted to #PassThePACTAct and keep our promise to America's veterans. I supported this legislation from the beginning and we have overcome obstruction from Senate Republicans to finally provide our veterans with the health care they have earned serving our country."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Boozman-Backed Toxic Exposure Legislation Clears Congress, Awaits President's Signature
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Sen. John Boozman
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Senate Passes Sinema's Bipartisan Pact Act, Heads to President's Desk
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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Hoeven Helps Pass Legislation to Provide Health Care Benefits for Veterans Suffering from Toxic Exposure
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Sen. Rick Scott Votes to Pass the PACT Act
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| Aug. 1, 2022
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Tweet - "Republicans will get a second chance to vote on the PACT Act this week. I hope they do the right thing and don't block it out of spite for a second time. Sick veterans don't need petty partisan bickering. They need access to the health care they deserve."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 1, 2022
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Tweet - "Thousands of veterans and their families are relying on the Senate to pass the PACT Act. But Senate Republicans continue to block this bill that will deliver critical VA medical benefits to veterans exposed to toxic chemicals. It's past time for them to help us get this done."
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| July 31, 2022
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Tweet - "I'm standing with NY veterans to announce that despite the Senate GOP effort to prevent the PACT Act passing last week: There will be a new Senate vote this week. Our veterans who got sick from toxic exposure in the line of duty must get the health care they need and deserve."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 31, 2022
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Tweet - "I'm angry that my colleagues blocked legislation that would be one of the largest EVER expansions of benefits for vets. No more political games -- let's get it done ASAP."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| July 29, 2022
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Boozman, Brown Introduce Bill to Expedite Disbursement of Veterans' Life Insurance Benefits
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Sen. John Boozman
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| July 29, 2022
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Tweet - "Our nation's veterans deserve better than to have Senate Republicans play political games with their rightfully earned health care."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 29, 2022
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Boozman, Brown Introduce Bill to Expedite Disbursement of Veterans' Life Insurance Benefits
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Sen. John Boozman
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| July 28, 2022
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Important Veterans' Bill Deserves Commonsense Toomey Amendment and Prompt Passage
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| July 28, 2022
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Chairman Takano: "for Years, Toxic-exposed Veterans Have Held Up Their End of the Deal. I Guess for Some Senate Republicans That's Just Not Enough."
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| July 28, 2022
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Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Urge VA to Immediately Begin Offering Abortion Services to Veterans and Eligible Dependents
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein, ...
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| July 28, 2022
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Hoeven Secures Commitment from VA to Add Heat & Electricity to Fargo National Cemetery Restroom
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| July 28, 2022
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Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at Press Event on PACT Act
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 27, 2022
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Nadler Opening Statement for Markup of the Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 27, 2022
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Tweet - "Today the Senate voted on bipartisan legislation that would've gotten toxic-exposed Washington state veterans the care they badly need and have earned. Republicans--who already voted for it before--let it fail. How dare they use veterans as a bargaining chip."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 27, 2022
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Tester Statement On PACT Act Vote
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Sen. Jon Tester
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| July 27, 2022
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Tweet - "Right now, Republicans are playing political games with the lives of veterans who are suffering from exposure to Agent Orange and other toxic chemicals. This should have been a straightforward, easy vote. Instead, it failed. Senate Republicans should be ashamed."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 26, 2022
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Modernizing Delivery Of VA Infrastructure Projects Aim Of Tester's New Groundbreaking Legislation
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Sen. Jon Tester
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| July 25, 2022
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Tweet - "I just took the next step to move forward on the PACT Act in the Senate. This is the biggest expansion of Veteran Health Care benefits in decades and helps treat vets exposed to toxins in the line of duty."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 25, 2022
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Sinema Questions VA Officials About Electronic Health Record Modernization at Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Hearing
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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
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| July 22, 2022
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Dedicated Nursing Spaces in VA Medical Centers for Mothers Who Are Veterans
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Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
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| July 22, 2022
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Murray, McMorris Rodgers Secure VA Commitment to Hold Town Halls for Veterans in Eastern Washington
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 21, 2022
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Norton Amendment to Fund Law School Clinics that Assist Veterans Passes House
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| July 21, 2022
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Tester Urges Action On Bipartisan Toxic Exposure Bill After Watchdog Report Finds Premature Denials Of Burn Pit Claims At Va
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Sen. Jon Tester
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| July 21, 2022
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes for Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care to Veterans Impacted by Toxic Exposures
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Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
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| July 21, 2022
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Tester Statement on Senate Confirmation of Shereef Elnahal to be VA Under Secretary For Health
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Sen. Jon Tester
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| July 21, 2022
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At Oversight Hearing, Tester Stresses Urgent Need To Put Veterans First, Implement Reforms To Va's Electronic Health Record Program
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Sen. Jon Tester
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| July 20, 2022
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Boozman, Heinrich Introduce Legislation Eliminating Penalty to Travel for VA Care
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Sen. John Boozman
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