The legislation,the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act), was passedby Congress after years of advocacy by veterans. Before the law, about three-quarters of disability claims involving burn pit exposure were denied by the government. "Finally, Congress did the right...
Veterans and survivors can file PACT Act claims or apply for benefits by visiting va.gov/pact. Surviving families in need of casework assistance should call 800-959-TAPS (8277) or email casework@taps.org. “As a nation, it is our moral obligation to care for our vetera...
The bill, which is sponsored by Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and largely mirrors Sen. Gordon Smith's (R-Ore) "Iran Counter-Proliferation Act," would prevent the so-called 123 agreement with Russia from going forward as long as Russia is aiding Iran's civil nuclear program. The bill was...
if a President Trump wanted to roll things back, it would be an uphill battle in Congress to try to overturn the act itself—which has had durable bipartisan support since it was enacted. True, Senate Republicans are trying to pass measures to hurt the ...