Source: United States Senator for Oklahoma James Inhofe
Today, U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) voted in favor of The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022. This comprehensive, bipartisan legislation would deliver all generations of toxic-exposed veterans their earned health care and benefits. The legislation passed by a vote of 86-11.
“I am proud to support this final piece of legislation paving the way for those who have sacrificed for this country to receive the care they deserve,” Inhofe said. “This legislation, when enacted into law, will expand Veteran Affairs health care eligibility to Post-9/11 combat veterans and create a framework to ensure continued care for veterans suffering from illnesses related to toxic exposure. While I hoped to pass Sen. Toomey’s commonsense amendment to the original bill, I am glad were finally able to consider amendments on the Senate floor under regular order. I commend Sens. Moran and Tester for their leadership and am proud to stand alongside my colleagues on this important issue.”
Inhofe voted in favor of Sen. Toomey’s amendment, which would have fixed a spending issue in the original bill text that would enable an additional $400 billion in spending over the next 10 years, completely unrelated to veterans. The amendment was blocked by Democrats.