Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025 (S2061)

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S2061 would direct funding and authority for federal research into health effects experienced by descendants (children and grandchildren) of veterans exposed to toxic substances during service. The bill was ordered reported favorably by the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, advancing it toward floor consideration. It does not create new benefits or workforce protections but builds on existing PACT Act-era toxic exposure frameworks by extending research scope to intergenerational health outcomes.

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