Rep. Frankel Fights to Protect Care for Toxic-Exposed Veterans
June 10, 2025
Tonight, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Member of the House Appropriations Committee, participated in a markup of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. During the markup, she spoke in favor of an Amendment to protect the Toxic Exposure Fund—funding authorized by President Biden’s bipartisan PACT Act—which allows the VA to cover medical care for Veterans who suffer from conditions stemming from exposure to burn pits and toxic substances during their se...