MEDIA ADVISORY: Senator Gillibrand, Jon Stewart and John Feal Join Veteran Leaders to Call on Congress to Enact Military Toxic Exposure Legislation
How Will Capitol Hill Celebrate Veterans Day?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 3, 2021
CONTACT: press@iava.org
Washington, DC – Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) announced that Tom Porter, IAVA’s Executive VP, Government Affairs will join Senator Kristen Gillibrand, comedian Jon Stewart, Jon Feal of the Feal Good Foundation and leading veteran service organizations for Capitol Hill meetings and to call on Congress to finally pass legislation to establish a presumptive service connection for veterans suffering from military toxic exposures.
| WHAT: | Capitol Hill Press Conference to Call for Passage of Military Toxic Exposures Legislation |
| WHO: | Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Senator Kristen Gillibrand, Jon Stewart, John Feal of the Fealgood Foundation, and representatives of Burn Pits 360, Disabled American Veterans, Reserve Organization of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Wounded Warrior Project |
| WHEN: | November 4, 2021 at 12:15 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Russell Senate Office Building: Outside of the Kennedy Caucus Room (SR-325), Third floor |
IAVA is the voice for the post-9/11 veteran generation. With over 425,000 veterans and allies nationwide, IAVA is the leader in non-partisan veteran advocacy and public awareness. We drive historic impacts for veterans and IAVA’s programs are second to none. Any veteran or family member in need can reach out to IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force at quickreactionforce.org or 855-91RAPID (855-917-2743) to be connected promptly with a veteran care manager who will assist. IAVA’s The Vote Hub is a free tool to register to vote and find polling information. IAVA’s membership is always growing. Join the movement at iava.org/membership.
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