117th Congress (2nd) Vote 225 - A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.

Hozzl · 2022-06-13T18:42:00.000+00:00

Explore the details of the recent Senate roll call vote on 3967. View voting results, analysis, and individual votes of lawmakers. Stay informed on the legislative decision-making process.

6/13/2022, 6:42 PM

Congress117

Number#225

Session2

Vote Summary

HR 3967 - Honoring our PACT Act of 2022

117th Congress (2nd) Vote 225 is a Senate Vote on Bill HR 3967, Honoring our PACT Act of 2022. HR 3967 was introduced on June 17, 2021 by 1 Sponsors and 200 Cosponsors.

Bill 117 HR 3967, also known as the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address issues related to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the care and benefits provided to veterans.

One of the key provisions of the bill is to ensure that veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their service receive the necessary medical care and benefits. This includes veterans who were exposed to burn pits, radiation, and other harmful substances. The bill also seeks to improve the process for veterans to access care and benefits related to toxic exposure.

Additionally, the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 aims to address the backlog of disability claims within the VA. The bill includes provisions to streamline the claims process and ensure that veterans receive timely decisions on their claims. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to improve mental health care for veterans, including increasing access to mental health services and suicide prevention programs. The bill also seeks to address issues related to homelessness among veterans and improve housing assistance programs. Overall, the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 is focused on improving the care and benefits provided to veterans, particularly those who have been exposed to toxic substances during their service. The bill aims to streamline processes, increase access to care, and address key issues facing veterans today.

The vote passed with a tally of 78 For, 17 Against, 0 Present, and 5 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 47 Democrats, 29 Republican, and 2 Independents voting For, 0 Democrats, 17 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 1 Democrats, 4 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.