Major Richard Star Act – Advocacy at Work

See how veterans, advocates, and community leaders are elevating the conversation through news coverage, interviews, podcasts, and on‑the‑ground outreach in support of the Major Richard Star Act.

February 2026

State Representative Ken Croken stands in front of podium speaking with various flags in the background.

State Rep. Ken Croken holds Star Act rally in Iowa

February 18, 2026

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Blue background with an American flag and dogtags with the words, “End the Wounded Veteran Tax” and “Pass the Major Richard Star Act” at the top and bottom.

VFW, MOAA Help Elevate National Conversation on the Major Richard Star Act

February 17, 2026

VFW staff sit in front of microphones at a table with a sign hanging behind them that reads Veterans of Foreign Wars Washington Office.

VFW Podcast Covers the Major Richard Star Act

January 16, 2026

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2025

Congressman Raul Ruiz seated at a table during a meeting, speaking into a microphone.

Congressman Ruiz speaks to the House Veterans Affairs Committee, asking for the Major Richard Star Act to be called up for a vote

December 5, 2025

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American Legion national commander delivers stacks of signed petitions to Capitol Hill, seated at a desk holding a petition, with U.S. and American Legion flags behind him.

American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley delivers signed petitions to Capitol Hill

November 17, 2025

A man, wearing a black suit and red hat, walking on a sidewalk towards the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC.

American Legion National Commander shares message of urgency for Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act

November 12, 2025

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A group of people standing in a hallway in front of a congressional office door holding signs that read “Pass the Major Richard Star Act” and “I support the Major Richard Star Act.”

Members of the Star Act Alliance visit the offices of Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-2) and Mariannette MillerMeeks (R-IA-1) to thank them for supporting the Major Richard Star Act

October 23, 2025