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| https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-supports-legislation-veterans-exposed-toxins | Rep. Barry Moore supports legislation for veterans exposed to toxins | 2022-07-13 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | AL | Barry Moore | M001212 | barrymoore.house.gov | barrymoore | https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02), a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement after voting for the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022. The PACT Act connects veterans who were exposed to burn pits or other dangerous toxins in service to our country with the healthcare and benefits they have earned. “I am delighted to see Congressional leaders reach agreement on a bill that significantly builds on the work the VA is already doing to provide benefits to toxic-exposed veterans in a more responsible manner than previously considered legislation,” said Moore. “I understand the necessity of delivering on our responsibility to honor the sacrifices of our servicemembers and care for them when they return home, and this bill helps us fulfill that responsibility. I thank my colleagues on the House Veterans Affairs Committee for their hard work on this legislation.” In June, Moore opposed an earlier version of the PACT Act before significant changes were made in the Senate. This updated version supported by Moore adjusts costs to ensure that taxpayer money is not used irresponsibly and codifies the scientific framework already used by the VA to provide benefits to toxic-exposed veterans. It will authorize 31 new major medical leases to help ensure that veterans across the country can get the care they need in a timely manner. Click here for a copy of the bill and here for a comprehensive summary of the bill from the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Bipartisan 2022 Pact Act Summary: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |