Sample Script

The script below is yours to use. Make sure you personalize them with YOUR  personal Vietnam experience AND the health concerns you currently have! All of your state's US Senators are aware of the PACT Act, but it appears that there may be some additional Presumptive Conditions that Vietnam Veterans currently don't qualify for. 

Be an advocate for your condition. Help your Vietnam Vet brothers!

A bipartisan bill — the Specialist Fourth Class Keith Smith Glioblastoma Parity Act of 2025 was officially introduced in the House on June 5, 2025.
This vital legislation is co-sponsored by Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Rep. Hinson (R-IA).

What it means:
The bill would add Glioblastoma to the current PACT Act, expanding critical healthcare access and benefits to Vietnam Veterans diagnosed with this devastating disease and to their families.

We Need Your Voice!
Introducing the bill is only Step 1 of 7 on the path to becoming law. The next steps require strong public support and congressional action.

Take Action Now:
Contact your U.S. Representatives, especially those on the VA Committee, and urge them to support this bill!

With your support, we can help ensure Vietnam Veterans with Glioblastoma get the care, recognition, and benefits they deserve.

According to the webpage US Senate: Contacting US Senators, you should use the following standard address when making contact.  

A HANDWRITTEN LETTER IS MOST EFFECTIVE!  

· Web contact forms are available on most senators' websites

· Postal Addresses

o Addresses for each senator can be found on the senator's website or state's web page

o The following standard address can be also be used:
The Honorable (Name)
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
 

For correspondence to a Senate committee or to a Senate committee chair:
 

(Name of Committee)
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Please include your return postal mailing address when corresponding with a Senate office.

To contact your US Representative- The primary difference lies in the formal salutation and address used in the letter:

• For a US Representative: You can use "Dear Representative [Last name]" or "Dear Congressman/Congresswoman [Last name]".
• For a US Senator: You should use "Dear Senator [Last name]". 

Example salutations

• Dear Representative Smith
• Dear Senator Jones 

Check and see how your state’s senator voted on the PACT Act. Here's a link of the Roll Call of Votes for the PACT Act. and your state representatives' votes-Roll Call of House Votes for the PACT Act.

Please start your email or letter with the following:  The Honorable (Name) . Below is an example of an email,  letter, or phone script you may want to send or read. 

The Honorable Senator (Last Name),

Thank you for your vote to pass the PACT Act, on 6/16/2022. As a Vietnam Veteran, I followed the proceedings with intense interest. The Burn Pits of Mid-East and SW Asia theater of military operations were given special consideration in the PACT Act. 

It appears that the latent effects of Agent Orange on Vietnam Veterans has not been given equal consideration. A bipartisan bill — the Specialist Fourth Class Keith Smith Glioblastoma Parity Act of 2025 was officially introduced in the House on June 5, 2025. This vital legislation is co-sponsored by Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Rep. Hinson (R-IA). needs to be added to the current PACT Act.

My health is declining. (You may want to go into detail here.) I see that my condition is not covered by Agent Orange Presumptive Conditions. I think it should be. I’m also noticing that my Vietnam Veteran friends who served specifically in areas where there was Agent Orange are now being diagnosed with brain tumors and glioblastomas. 

Just as the PACT Act is now recognizing that the chemical stew in burn pits have an effect on the health of Gulf War veterans, there needs to be additional attention given to the health of Vietnam Veterans exposed to Agent Orange.

I look forward to a reply and continued correspondence with you and your office.

In advance, thank you so much for your service!

Sincerely,

Your name

Where & when you served in Vietnam

Be sure to have your dates of service and where you were stationed during the Vietnam War. This information will help you make your case that you were indeed exposed to Agent Orange. 

You may want to include the map on the Agent Orange page to prove that you were in the areas, and most likely exposed. Click the link below for the map.