[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 2, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1257]
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                       TIME TO SERVE OUR VETERANS

  (Ms. NEWMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. NEWMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to our 
veterans who served in or near the Panama Canal Zone during the Vietnam 
war.
  Hundreds of these veterans came home with major health issues after 
being exposed to deadly herbicides like Agent Orange and Agent Purple. 
Yet, to this day, they are not eligible to receive Federal benefits and 
disability compensation.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to say that we are one step closer to 
changing that. Today, I was proud to pass my amendment requiring the 
Department of Defense to study this issue, which is the first step to 
ensuring that these veterans finally will receive the care and benefits 
they deserve.
  Madam Speaker, these veterans honorably served our Nation. Now, it is 
our turn to serve them and get this done.

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