The U.S. Senate made history June 16, ensuring millions of Veterans exposed to noxious fumes emenating from burn pits will have access to Department of VA care and benefits. The bill was approved 84-14. The sweeping legislation provides a comprehensive framework to improve the presumptive process for burn pit veterans by streamlining access to health-care benefits for those who served in areas of known toxic exposure-regardless of disability status-and provides health care for as many as 3.5 million Veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits.                                           Toxic smoke and fumes from burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan included medical and human waste, jet fuel, chemicals, metal, munitions and unexploded ordnance, petroleum and lubricant products, plastics, styrofoam and more.                                                             "We look forward to President Biden signing the Honoring Our PACT Act into law," said American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard.                     by MACKENZIE WOLF  - THE AMERICAN LEGION