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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

$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.

$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?

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."

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.

📢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?

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."

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.

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

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!

🧵: 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.

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.

🚨$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.

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...

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.

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

Kinda chic to stand up for the veteran community.

🚨: 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.

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

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.

The World War II Memorial is a place for reflection and remembrance of all who served and sacrificed for our nation. This vandalism is disrespectful to their memory, and it has no place at a memorial. 🔗: www.cnn.com/2026/08/13/p...

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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.

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.