RECOGNIZING THE WILSON FAMILY

On 2026-04-29, Representative Donald G. Davis (D-NC-1) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING THE WILSON FAMILY" in the House.

RECOGNIZING THE WILSON FAMILY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Page H3136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE WILSON FAMILY (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the lives of Brent Wilson of Nash County and many others just like him were forever changed by exposure to toxins at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Brent grew up on the base as the son of a career marine. At 39, he was diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer. He fought through surgery, radiation, and cutting-edge treatments that extended his life but left him with permanent brain damage. Even with programs in place, families like Brent's are still forced to navigate a system that too often works against them. Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, many are running out of time, confined to a narrow, 2-year filing window, even as the science makes clear these illnesses can take decades to surface. As many families have served our great country, Congress must now deliver for them. ____________________