Pact Act Will Help Millions of Veterans Exposed to Variety of Toxins

Thursday, August 4th, 2022 -- 8:03 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) Legislation supporting veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins is ready for President Joe Biden’s signature.

Al Labelle is with the Wisconsin office of Disabled American Veterans said, “This will affect 3-point-2 million veterans because many veterans were exposed to toxins during their service.”

The bill will expand health care benefits for veterans who developed illnesses due to their exposure to a variety of toxins. “Everything from radiation risks, meaning the 50s and 60s when they were doing atomic testing, through Agent Orange, burn pits and PFAS.”

Labelle credits comedian Jon Stewart’s advocacy for the PACT Act, but says it was a team effort. “John Stewart amplified our message, and it was very important what he did. However it was also due to the many phone calls emails meetings that were held with legislators.”

The bill will expand health care benefits for veterans who developed illnesses due to their exposure to a variety of toxins, including radiation, Agent Orange, burn pits and PFAS.

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