The Major Richard Star Act is an important piece of legislation and it's imperative that we get it right. There is a clear path forward: the House Discharge Petition includes the full Major Richard Star Act – without cutting veterans benefits. The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act includes a reduced compromise version. Congress should never take benefits away from one group of veterans to pay for another.
We're at the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic, co-presented by the DAV and Adaptive Sports and Arts – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and we caught up with National Commander John Donovan as veterans are hitting the course to get his impression of the event. Learn more at www.veteransgolfclinic.org/.
Through its DraftKings SERVES program, DraftKings is donating $50,000 to help fuel the DAV Transportation Network, which provides no-cost rides to and from VA medical appointments for ill and injured veterans. Volunteer drivers provide more than 230,000 rides annually, helping veterans access the medical care they’ve earned.
We’re grateful to DraftKings for its generous contribution to support our mission so DAV can ensure transportation isn't a barrier to care. ❤️
Speaker Mike Johnson, the Major Richard Star Act discharge petition has reached 218 signatures.
That means the House must vote on the legislation; the only question is when.
With 340 bipartisan co-sponsors, it’s clear the bill has enough support to pass.
As Speaker, you can bring the Major Richard Star Act to the floor for a vote this week.
Combat-injured veterans who were forced into medical retirement have waited long enough to receive the full benefits they earned through service and sacrifice.
Congress can pass the Major Richard Star Act without cutting other veterans’ benefits.
No more delays. It's time for action.
