Sanford Bishop: “I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support the Honoring our PACT Act, which will ensure that…”

“I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support the Honoring our PACT Act, which will ensure that veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances, materials, or environments during their military service, particularly toxic burn pits and Agent Orange, will receive the care and benefits they deserve. Exposure to these toxins has led to devastating health conditions suffered by veterans, including neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, rare forms of cancer, and many other conditions. In the past, the government has been too slow to recognize the link between exposure to toxic substances and the medical problems that veterans have dealt with when they returned home. As a result, veterans and their families have been denied benefits and much-needed disability compensation to deal with the health effects of these toxins. The Honoring our PACT Act would correct these errors and renew our solemn commitment to our Nation's veterans. I urge my colleagues to support the Honoring our PACT Act to ensure that our country fulfills Abraham Lincoln's promise to care for him and her who shall have borne the battle.”