This is a grassroots movement to compel the Congress of the United States Of America to act in a responsible fashion toward our veterans and others who have served our country and were, thereby, exposed to hazards from the environment. This petition cites one particular case of widespread environmental exposure (Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.), but it is meant to show our resolve that ALL such exposures should be admitted by our government and remedied by cleaning up the hazards and by providing for compassionate care and appropriate compensation for all individuals impacted thereby.


MCB Lejeune, N.C.

Marine Corps, Navy, civilian personnel, and their dependent family members who lived, worked, or visited aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, were exposed to long term chemical release of volatile organic compounds and other toxins in the drinking water and environment from, at least, 1957 through 1987. Many of these compounds have now been recognized by the EPA as probable human carcinogens and have been linked to a myriad of other adverse health effects when consumed, inhaled, or otherwise come into contact with the human body. The quantities of the toxic chemicals that contaminated Camp Lejeune were thousands of times higher than levels deemed safe by the EPA for human consumption or exposure.



We ask that you support and vote for the "CARING FOR CAMP LEJEUNE VETERANS ACT OF 2009 (S. 1518)".

Additionally, we request in the strongest possible terms, that the United States Congress represent our concerns regarding these issues, by drafting and passing legislation that will provide appropriate compensation and medical care to those adversely affected by chemicals or other environmental hazards at other U.S. Military sites around the world.