Vindman Honors Veterans Day, Highlights Vote on Major Richard Star Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), a 25-year Army veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day and ahead of a vote on the bipartisan Major Richard Star Act, legislation to ensure combat-injured veterans receive their full earned retirement and disability benefits.

"As a 25-year Army veteran, Veterans Day is deeply personal to me. I spent much of my life serving alongside extraordinary men and women who put their lives on the line for our country, and I know firsthand the sacrifices that service demands of them and their families.

"This Veterans Day, I'm proud to have the opportunity to vote for the Major Richard Star Act, bipartisan legislation ensuring combat-injured veterans receive the full retirement and disability benefits they've earned. These men and women have already sacrificed enough. They shouldn't have to fight their own government for the benefits they deserve.

"I'm proud to support this legislation, and I'll keep fighting to ensure our government delivers on its promises to those who served."

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