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Marsha Blackburn was mentioned in VOTE EXPLANATION on page S3858 covering the 2nd Session of the 117th Congress published on Aug. 2 in the Congressional Record.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

VOTE EXPLANATION

Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to be present today for votes on amendment No. 5186 and 5187 to S. 3373, the Honoring our PACT Act, and to the underlying bill. I offer this statement in the Record in support of all three.

Amendment No. 5186 to S. 3373, offered by my good friend from Pennsylvania, Mr. Pat Toomey, closes an important budgetary loophole by preventing $390 billion in baseline discretionary spending from being reclassified as mandatory spending under the legislation. I support this amendment, and I would encourage my colleagues to do the same.

Amendment No. 5185 to S. 3373, offered by my good friend from Tennessee, Mrs. Marsha Blackburn, would expand care under the Veterans Community Care Program to include toxic-exposed veterans. This expanded care program is essential to ensure that toxic-exposed veterans receive the full range of support that they need. I would encourage my colleagues to join me in supporting this amendment.

Finally, S. 3373, the Honoring our PACT Act, creates a presumption that veterans who suffer from certain health conditions, and who were exposed to toxic substances as part of their military service, are eligible to receive Veterans Administration healthcare. This important bill will provide much-needed care to our veterans, including lifesaving early detection and treatment of certain illnesses. I support the passage of the PACT Act.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 129

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