Pelosi Statement on Senate Passage of Honoring our PACT Act

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Senate passed the Honoring our PACT Act:

"Today, the Democratic Congress takes a monumental step toward fully honoring the sacrifice of our heroes in uniform. Thanks to the leadership of Chairman Mark Takano, Chairman Jon Tester, veterans and veterans' champions, the Honoring our PACT Act has overcome Republican obstruction and will soon be the law of the land — securing access to life-saving care for millions of veterans exposed to deadly toxins in the line of duty, as well as empowering those harmed at Camp Lejeune to have their day in court.

"Democrats have always sought to find bipartisan common ground in service of our veterans, and it is a profound disappointment that Senate Republicans chose to play partisan games with the well-being of sick war heroes. Meanwhile, Democrats are focused on putting People Over Politics: protecting the health and lives of those who fought to protect us. We are deeply grateful for the persistent mobilization of veterans, military families and caregivers across the country who never lost hope in this fight. In recent days, advocates from Burn Pits 360 and Veterans Service Organizations have brought unwavering passion to Capitol Hill – fighting relentlessly until this bill was finally passed.

"Guided by President Biden's firm commitment to our Servicemembers and their families, Congressional Democrats will continue striving to fulfill our sacred promise: just as the military leaves no soldier behind on the battlefield, we must leave no veteran behind when they come home."