Burn Pits 360 launches toxic exposure registry push on PACT Act anniversary

Burn Pits 360 is using the fourth anniversary of the PACT Act to recruit more veterans, service members and families into its independent Toxic Exposure Registry. The campaign comes as advocates say gaps remain in diagnosis, treatment and long-term tracking of toxic exposure harms.

Why it matters: - The PACT Act has delivered more than $11 billion in benefits to veterans and survivors since Aug. 10, 2022, and has become a major gateway to care and compensation. - Burn Pits 360 says more stories are still needed to document toxic exposure’s effects on veterans, families and future generations. - Advocates say the registry can help strengthen evidence for policy changes, health care access and accountability.

What happened: - Burn Pits 360 marked the fourth anniversary of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our PACT Act by launching its “One Million, One Mission” campaign. - The national nonprofit founded by Capt. Le Roy and Rosie Torres is urging veterans, service members and their families to add their stories to the independent Toxic Exposure Registry. - Rosie Torres said the anniversary is a reminder that “the work isn’t finished.” - Capt. Le Roy Torres said each registry entry adds to the voice of veterans and families who can no longer fight for themselves.

The details: - The PACT Act was signed into law on Aug. 10, 2022. - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reporting says the law has approved more than 1.9 million claims. - VA reporting also says the law has connected more than 6 million veterans to free toxic exposure screenings. - Burn Pits 360 says the registry is voluntary and independent of the Department of Veterans Affairs. - The registry is open to veterans, service members, family members and survivors impacted by toxic exposures. - Advocates say key gaps remain in diagnosis, treatment and the understanding of how toxic exposure affects families over time. - Those gaps include women’s and reproductive health, birth defects and intergenerational outcomes. - Burn Pits 360 says the registry was built to capture that fuller picture. - The registry is intended to support advocacy for improved policy, health care access and accountability. - First-time registrants can register here: First-time registrants can register here.

Between the lines: - The anniversary push is both a commemoration and a pressure campaign. - Burn Pits 360 is signaling that legal wins have not fully translated into complete documentation, diagnosis or family-level support. - The focus on family health suggests advocates believe toxic exposure effects may extend beyond the veteran population itself.

What's next: - Burn Pits 360 wants more veterans, service members and family members to join the registry. - The nonprofit will likely use the added data to support future advocacy efforts around toxic exposure policy and care. - The anniversary campaign keeps attention on implementation gaps even after the PACT Act’s passage and early benefits gains.