Join the Fight to End the Wounded Veteran Tax

Everything you need to help us pass the Major Richard Star Act is right here. From contacting lawmakers to sharing on social media, this action center gives you the resources and guidance to take action and make a difference.

Raise Your Voice

Take action to help pass the Major Richard Star Act and stand up for fairness for wounded veterans.

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Contact Your Representatives

Use our easy, pre-written letter to directly reach your representatives. You’re encouraged to personalize it as much as you’d like — personal messages from constituents like you are what move lawmakers to act.

Contact your lawmakers

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Social Media Toolkit

Make your voice heard online with ready-made posts, graphics, and tips to spread the word.  

Toolkit tips:  

  1. Add visuals and hashtags: Posts with images and hashtags get more engagement. Use one of our graphics and include #MajorRichardStarAct or #EndTheWoundedVeteranTax.  
  2. Link and engage: Use both personal and organizational accounts to post, like, and share content. If you don’t have your own call-to-action page to use in your post, link to woundedwarriorproject.org/staract.   

Learn more

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Write a Letter to Your Local Paper or Submit Your Story to the Media

Use our sample letters to tell your community — and local papers — why the Major Richard Star Act matters. You can personalize it and submit it to your newspaper’s Letter to the Editor section or as an opinion piece.

Download letter template

Shareable Resources

Want to spread the word about the Major Richard Star Act? These ready-to-use resources make it easy to share accurate information and inspire others to take action.

Bill Overview

A detailed overview of the bill, why it matters, and how it impacts combat-injured veterans. Perfect for understanding the issue or sharing with others.

Download overview

Quick Reference Sheet

A concise, one-page handout to leave with your legislators or staff during meetings. Includes key talking points and bill details.

Download handout

Printable Poster

Eye-catching poster you can print or share digitally to raise awareness in your community or on social media.

Download poster