The Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026 aims to improve benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances.
The Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026 establishes a registry for veterans who served at locations with potential toxic exposure. It classifies specific locations as sites of contamination and mandates a study on potential toxic exposures. The act also requires the establishment of a process to identify affected veterans and share information with the Department of Defense. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must not require veterans to provide affirmative evidence of exposure if service at a covered location is established.
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