Biden signs veterans’ toxic exposure bill into law

Biden Signs ‘Burn Pits’ Help for Vets; A Personal Win, Too

The law, which Biden described as long overdue, caps a years-long battle to ensure treatment for chronic illnesses that veterans have blamed on burn pits, which were used to dispose of chemicals, tires, plastics, medical equipment and human waste on military bases. Estimates of affected troops run to 3.5 million.

Biden signs bill expanding health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

President Joe Biden signs the PACT Act into law at the White House on Wednesday – legislation aimed at expanding healthcare benefits for veterans and addressing exposure to toxic chemicals. | Courtesy CNN(CNN) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law a bill expanding health care benefits to millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service.The bill is a major bipartisan victory for Congress and addr…

Biden Signs Funding Bill for Veterans Exposed to Toxins - The Ohio Star

by Richie Malouf President Joe Biden signed the veterans health care bill known as the PACT Act Wednesday, expanding health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxins.After a short struggle between Senate Democrats and Republicans, the PACT Act has been signed into law and will offer benefits and services to more than five million veterans exposed to toxins during their time of service.“The law expands access to healthcare and disability benef…

Biden signs funding bill for veterans exposed to toxins - Santa Barbara News-Press

By RICHIE MALOUF THE CENTER SQUARE (The Center Square) — President Joe Biden signed the veterans…

President Biden signs 'burn pits' help for vets, a personal win, too

The president made addressing the problem one of his priorities during his State of the Union address in March.

Biden signs landmark bill aiding veterans exposed to burn pits overseas - Wisconsin Examiner

President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House on Wednesday after his doctor announced that Biden has tested negative for COVID-19 and will return to in-person work. (Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images) WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed legislation into law Wednesday that will provide health care and benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits in Afghanistan and Iraq, achieving a long-term, personal goal.“I was in and…