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TN HJR0098

TN HJR0098
A RESOLUTION to urge the United States Congress to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to add COVID-19 treatments and anthrax vaccinations as pre-qualifying for care under the PACT Act.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
03/18/2025
Passed
04/24/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

to urge the United States Congress to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to add COVID-19 treatments and anthrax vaccinations as pre-qualifying for care under the PACT Act.

AI Summary

This resolution urges the United States Congress to expand the PACT Act (Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act) to include COVID-19 treatments administered under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) and anthrax vaccinations as qualifying conditions for veterans' care. The resolution highlights concerns about servicemembers being potentially forced to receive medical treatments without full FDA approval, referencing allegations that COVID-19 vaccines were administered before complete licensing and that anthrax vaccinations were mandatory even when legal challenges existed. The document calls for Congress to require the Department of Veterans Affairs to recognize these treatments as pre-qualifying medical conditions under the PACT Act, which was originally designed to provide healthcare benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances. Additionally, the resolution requests a comprehensive investigation into the decision-making process surrounding these medical interventions, including identifying the individuals responsible for requiring servicemembers to accept these treatments. The resolution aims to hold government agencies accountable and ensure that veterans receive appropriate medical care and support for potential health impacts from these medical interventions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Signed by Governor. (on 05/05/2025)

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