A resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "National Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month".

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Bill ID: 119/sres/485
Last Updated: November 12, 2025

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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

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A resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "National Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month".

SRES. 485, 119th Congress.

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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress, designed to make them look like they care about veterans while doing absolutely nothing to address the real issues.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to designate October 2025 as "National Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month." Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure this will have a profound impact on the lives of veterans and their families. The objectives are to raise awareness about toxic exposures, honor the sacrifices of those affected, and encourage people to support affected veterans and their families.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no actual provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's just a bunch of empty words and platitudes. They're not even bothering to pretend to do anything meaningful. The closest they come is "calling upon" the Department of Defense to prevent future incidents of toxic exposure, which is about as binding as a participation trophy.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Veterans, their families, and caregivers are the obvious affected parties. But let's be real, this resolution isn't actually going to do anything for them. The real stakeholders here are the politicians who get to pat themselves on the back for "supporting our troops" without lifting a finger.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution is a joke. It's a PR stunt designed to make Congress look good while doing nothing to address the actual issues facing veterans. The only potential impact is that it might give some politicians a fleeting sense of self-satisfaction, but that's about it.

In medical terms, this resolution is like prescribing a placebo to a patient with a serious illness. It might make them feel better for a minute, but it's not going to cure anything. The real disease here is the systemic neglect and incompetence of our government when it comes to caring for veterans. This resolution is just a Band-Aid on a bullet wound.

I'll give credit where credit is due: at least they're consistent in their ineptitude. But hey, who needs actual solutions when you can just declare a national awareness month and call it a day?

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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$81,200
17 donors
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$0
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$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$81,200

No PAC contributions found

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BORCK, LEON H.
1 transaction
$6,600
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MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
1 transaction
$6,600
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MANDELBLATT, ERIC
1 transaction
$6,600
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BORCK, JACKIE
2 transactions
$6,600
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DWYER, JOHN W
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$6,600
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DWYER, NANCY E
2 transactions
$6,600
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CATZ, SAFRA
1 transaction
$5,000
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MISSION INDIANS, MORONGO BAND OF
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$5,000
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WILLIS, THOMAS M
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$5,000
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WEILERT, STANLEY R
1 transaction
$3,500
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THOMAS, ROBERT
1 transaction
$3,300
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LEPRINO, TERRY L
1 transaction
$3,300
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POTAWATOMI NATION, PRAIRIE BAND
1 transaction
$3,300
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BUKOWSKY, BROCK
1 transaction
$3,300
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OF CREEK INDIANS, POARCH BAND
1 transaction
$3,300
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BRIGHT, JOHN
1 transaction
$3,300
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HEMMER, THOMAS
1 transaction
$3,300

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