WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee – tonight released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address:

“The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act was an historic expansion of VA benefits and health care for generations of veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances during their military service. I appreciate President Biden acknowledging the difference it is currently making in the lives of thousands of veterans and their families.

“While it is great to hear that VA is moving even faster than the law requires in expanding health care and benefits through the PACT Act, we must make certain that VA is prepared to handle this additional workload without sacrificing quality or making veterans wait longer for their doctor’s appointments or claims decisions.

“I look forward to continuing to work with the administration and my colleagues to make certain that the PACT Act delivers on its promise and that toxic-exposed veterans and their survivors receive the support they deserve and have earned.”

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