#Agent Orange
Replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall on public display in Hawai‘i for the first time ever
Today kicks off a week of events honoring veterans lost during the Vietnam War. The wall, standing in a grassy field along the Hilo Bayfront, will be open to visitation 24 hours a day and a closing ceremony will take place on Saturday. The events are open and free to the public.
Rep. Ed Case urges Hawaiʻi’s eligible veterans to apply for PACT Act benefits
There is no deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits, but if you file your PACT Act claim or submit your intent to file before Aug. 9, 2023, you may receive benefits backdated to Aug. 10, 2022 when the bill was enacted.
Legislation Passed Expanding Care for Troops Exposed to Agent Orange
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted to pass H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She is an original cosponsor of the bill.
Legislation Introduced to Ensure Care for Vets Exposed to Agent Orange
Senators reintroduced an act to ensure thousands of “Blue Water” Navy veterans would become eligible to receive VA disability compensation and healthcare benefits.
Rep. Gabbard Leads Landmark Burn Pits Legislation in Congress
Rep. Gabbard introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation to evaluate the exposure of U.S. service members to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals
Sen. Hirono Calls for Passage of Bill to Assist Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
In a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing held on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono called for the passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act.
