by Rikki Almanza | Jul 11, 2024
The American Legion is hosting a panel discussion on Capitol Hill today to mark the second anniversary of The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, the most extensive expansion of healthcare and benefits...
by Christian Southards | Dec 15, 2022
As of Dec. 12, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is processing claims authorized by the Honoring Our PACT Act for terminally ill veterans, allowing them to access benefits early. The development preceded the VA’s ongoing PACT Act Week, which aims to educate and...
by Christian Southards | Aug 10, 2022
President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act into law on Aug. 10, cementing into VA healthcare presumption for ailments caused by toxic air exposure. “The PACT Act is the least we can do for the countless men and women, many of whom may be in this room for all I...
by Christian Southards | Jul 29, 2022
UPDATE: As of Aug. 1, veterans and activists continue to hold a “fire watch” outside the Capitol. The Honoring Our PACT Act has failed to pass in the U.S. Senate this week after not meeting the 60-vote threshold. The PACT Act creates and enforces a...
