President Joe Biden announced that over 1 million veterans and 10,000 survivors are now receiving disability benefits under the bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT) Act, which he signed nearly two years ago. The PACT Act represents the most significant expansion of healthcare and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances in over 30 years, resulting in approximately $6.8 billion in benefits distributed. Biden emphasized ongoing efforts to secure presumptive status for veterans with other illnesses related to toxic exposure, thus easing their access to benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is also working to close loopholes for veterans affected by harmful toxins. Additionally, the VA is considering benefits for 16,000 veterans who served in Uzbekistan, where environmental contaminants were identified. This initiative aims to recognize these veterans as Persian Gulf Veterans, allowing them to receive support for unexplained chronic illnesses.