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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 18h

The Major Richard Star Act was ready for a vote, but Speaker Johnson chose to send members home early. A majority of the House, 218 Members, has spoken; Speaker Johnson, schedule the vote. To read more about the Major Richard Star Act: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/u...

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 01/10/2026

Republicans control the House & Senate, & they've run on their support for the military & veterans, yet only 12 veterans' bills have become law this Congress. Democrats enacted 60 in the 117th, including the Honoring Our PACT Act.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 30/09/2026

As Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close, that doesn't mean the problem ends or we stop talking about it. Veterans, you are not alone, and support is available to you.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 29/09/2026

Republicans have spent their majority slashing programs that support veterans, like VASP, the one program that kept veterans housed. In the middle of an affordability crisis, Republicans are effectively taking money OUT of veterans' pockets instead of keeping it there.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 28/09/2026

The House is ready to vote on the Major Richard Star Act. But Republican leadership sent folks home after working only seven legislative days in August and September. We can't govern from home. Bring the House back into session, Speaker Johnson, so we can finally pass the Major Richard Star Act.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 28/09/2026

As yesterday was Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day we honor the families who carry the weight of their loved ones' sacrifice. We sit with you in your grief.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 25/09/2026

Between 22,000 and 30,000 veterans lost their homes in the last 18 months. Our Republican colleagues wrongfully terminated VASP, and these veterans are paying the price. The men and women who served this country are suffering because of the actions taken by this majority.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 24/09/2026

Every day, Americans are facing the rising cost of living, and veterans aren't immune. Foreclosures among veterans are climbing, fueling a rise in homelessness, while many can't get the mental health support they've earned. Instead of prioritizing veterans, Trump prioritizes billionaires.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 24/09/2026

Republicans have canceled 63 of the House's 261 scheduled voting days. And they canceled session again this week. Combat-injured veterans are waiting for the Major Richard Star Act to pass so they can finally collect their retirement and disability benefits. Bring the House back to vote.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 22/09/2026

The Taking Benefits From America's Veterans Act never had a chance of passing because veterans & VSOs hated it. Now, Republicans have released the House for an early recess &, once again, have failed to deliver benefits to America's veterans. When will Republicans put veterans first?

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 18/09/2026

Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we recognize & honor the servicemembers who were held as prisoners of war & those who never made it home.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 17/09/2026

Veterans, you are not alone, and support is available. We all have a role to play in preventing veteran suicide by reaching out and checking in. For free help, call 9-8-8 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 17/09/2026

"Mr. Speaker, is it more important for Congress to leave town than for us to stay here and take care of these 59,000 combat veterans?" - Ranking Member @repmarktakano.bsky.social

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 17/09/2026

The Major Richard Star Act discharge petition finally has 218 signatures. Now's the time for Speaker Johnson to show up for the 59,000 combat-injured veterans and get a vote on the MRSA scheduled in the House. To read RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social's full statement: tinyurl.com/8ndvmmus

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 16/09/2026

Thank you, Rep. Nancy Mace for joining the right side of this fight for the 59,000 combat injured veterans who have waited long enough. We now have 218 signatures on the discharge petition for the Major Richard Star Act — a majority of the House has spoken. Speaker Johnson must schedule a vote.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 15/09/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the Hispanic servicemembers and veterans who have bravely served our nation—from the front lines to the home front. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication have helped ensure the freedoms we all share.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 14/09/2026

🧵1/4 The least transparent administration in history strikes again! Without notifying Congress, @secvetaffairs.bsky.social quietly awarded contracts worth up to $1 TRILLION to 4 corporate healthcare giants 2 weeks ago. No surprise, VA was unprepared to answer questions from Congress when pressed.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 11/09/2026

Twenty-five years ago, our nation was forever changed. Today we remember and honor the heroes and the fallen. We pay tribute to the courageous men and women who answered the call to service in the aftermath of the attacks, and to the first responders and workers who ran toward danger to save others.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 10/09/2026

The numbers are in: 71% of DAV members oppose Section 108 of TCAVA. HVAC Dems agree and we will never support legislation that asks future veterans to lose benefits to pay for current veterans' benefits. 🔗: tr.ee/w8fozMOm2t

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 10/09/2026

VA should be a model employer for people with disabilities, but Sec. Collins is stripping away their reasonable accommodations. HVAC Dems questioned his decision to terminate virtually all accommodations for disabled VA employees, including veterans, in violation of federal law. 🔗 tr.ee/Ubd6Nkmtr1

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 08/09/2026

September is Suicide Prevention Month, & today is 988 Day. Veterans, you are not alone. We all have a role in preventing veteran suicide by reaching out, checking in, & letting veterans know they have support. Call 988 & press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line & know that help is always available.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 02/09/2026

We are 1️⃣ signature away from the 218 threshold for the Major Richard Star Act Discharge Petition. Many have said this isn't viable, but it's clear this is THE path forward. RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social urges Republican colleagues to join us and get this bill to the House Floor for a vote.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I subpoenaed the Chairman and CEO of Oracle because Americans and veterans deserve to know where their taxpayer funds are going. Watch to learn more.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 02/09/2026

A blind VA employee is suing because VA’s new Oracle EHR can’t be used independently by people who are visually impaired. VA’s fix? Hire someone to help them use it. That’s not accessibility. That’s a workaround. Other EHR systems can meet Section 508 standards. Why can’t Oracle’s?

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 02/09/2026

VA tried to hide the $17 billion cost increase going to Oracle for the EHRM program from veterans, Congress, and taxpayers. RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social has a problem with this.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 02/09/2026

$17,000,000,000. That's the increase VA tried to keep out of public view in its Oracle EHR contract. For comparison: $17 billion could fund veterans’ benefits and care VA says it can’t afford. We need answers and accountability.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 02/09/2026

$17 billion has been added to the cost of Oracle’s contract for VA’s EHR modernization. Now, Oracle is refusing to testify today to answer questions about the deal. If there’s nothing to hide, why won’t Oracle appear before Congress?

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 31/08/2026

3⃣ signatures stand between the Major Richard Star Act getting a vote on the House floor. As Ranking Member @repmarktakano.bsky.social said, "bring the Major Richard Star Act to the floor and let the House work its will. No more delays, no more excuses."

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 28/08/2026

Military officers often don't realize the lifelong consequences of administratively discharging servicemembers. General MacEwen (Ret.) shares his perspective & the reality behind character-of-discharge decisions. One action can be the factor leading to veterans not getting the benefits they earned.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 27/08/2026

📢Veterans, we want to hear from you! ⬇️Leave a comment on this post: Do you want to see the clean Major Richard Star Act passed this Congress?

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 27/08/2026

H.R. 9237 cuts benefits for some veterans to pay for benefits for others. As @menefee.house.gov said, "If we're pinching pennies, let's tell the President to end his war in Iran, which has cost taxpayers billions and billions of dollars."

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 26/08/2026

Veterans have long been trusted voices in our communities — and that trust matters during elections. By serving as poll workers, veterans help ensure our elections are fair, secure, and accessible while strengthening public confidence and pushing back on persistent myths about voter fraud.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 25/08/2026

It’s National Park Week! Veterans & Gold Star Families can visit national parks, wildlife refuges, & other federal lands completely free, for life! Bring one of these forms of ID for entry: ➡️DoD ID Card ➡️Veteran Health ID ➡️Veteran ID or Gold Star Voucher ➡️Veteran designation on a state-issued ID

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 25/08/2026

Congress has the responsibility to right a decades-old wrong for combat-injured veterans. The clean Major Richard Star Act is ready for a vote in the House. Call your Member of Congress and tell them to sign the discharge petition TODAY!

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 21/08/2026

🧵: This shouldn't be complicated: if you were injured in combat and those injuries forced you to retire early from the military, you should receive full retirement pay.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 20/08/2026

Every month the Major Richard Star Act sits without a vote is another month that combat-injured veterans go without benefits they've already earned. It’s time to take the Major Richard Star Act to the House floor. ➡️Call your member's office and encourage them to sign the discharge petition.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 20/08/2026

🚨$27 BILLION is nearly TRIPLE the budget Trump asked for when he awarded VA's sole source EHRM contract. Taxpayers deserve to know where the money goes when they're asked to foot the bill.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 19/08/2026

Democracy relies on the hard work of the election workforce, which often goes unnoticed. In 2024, nearly 50% of jurisdictions nationwide reported difficulty recruiting poll workers. Today we call on veterans & their families to serve their communities in a new way! 🔗: www.eac.gov/help-america...

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 18/08/2026

Republicans claim to support veterans, but continue to advocate for the "Taking Benefits From America's Veterans Act." Cutting benefits isn't reform—it's a betrayal.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 18/08/2026

Veterans agree: it is time to end the Wounded Veteran Tax and pass the Major Richard Star Act!

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 17/08/2026

🚨: Veteran homelessness dropped by 26% in Los Angeles. LA is showing that reducing veteran homelessness is achievable when communities invest in housing, emphasize stakeholder collaboration & supportive services. Progress is real, but the work isn’t finished until every vet has a place to call home.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 14/08/2026

Ranking Member @repmarktakano.bsky.social released the following statement regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln’s conditions.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 14/08/2026

Today we remember the historic service of the Native American code talkers who created and used an unbreakable code for US military communication during World War II. We honor their bravery, sacrifice, and service to our nation.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler @nadler.house.gov · 13/08/2026

Today I stood with Five Borough Veterans to demand passage of the Major Richard Star Act, to ensure America’s veterans receive their full benefits.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 13/08/2026

Republicans claim their Taking Benefits from America’s Veterans Act is the only path forward for the Major Richard Star Act-that's blatantly false. RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social’s discharge petition only needs 3 more signatures to force a vote on the House floor on a clean Major Richard Star Act.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 12/08/2026

When servicemembers were involuntarily retained and redeployed under stop-loss during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, they and their families bore a real cost—especially those facing TBIs, mental health crises, or urgent family needs.

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 12/08/2026

Veterans and VSOs have made their voices heard: Congress must pass the Major Richard Star Act as a clean, standalone bill. Our nation’s combat veterans deserve a legislative solution that does not pay for benefits for some veterans by cutting benefits for others.

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