In just a few short months we’ll be celebrating a huge milestone in America’s history: the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. While D.C. is planning the parties and the parades, I want to be sure we honor the very foundation of our freedom.
We’ve reached this incredible quarter-millennium because of the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who have defended our democracy. To me, the Semiquincentennial is the perfect opportunity to show our veterans that their service is the heartbeat of our history.
To help lead that effort, I’ve officially cosponsored three new resolutions in Congress this week. My goal is to ensure that as we celebrate our nation’s birth, we provide our veterans with meaningful recognition and support that reflects the immense gratitude of a thankful nation.
Veterans Appreciation Month: I’m calling for a designated month during the 250th anniversary year to focus exclusively on the sacrifices made by those who wore the uniform.
Military Appreciation Discounts: I’m encouraging the private sector to step up. This resolution calls on businesses nationwide to offer special discounts to service members, acknowledging that the freedom to build a business was secured by our military.
Veterans Tax Relief Weekends: I’m calling on states to implement sales tax holidays on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. This puts money back into the pockets of veterans without requiring new federal mandates or government spending.
Look, we can never fully pay back the debt we owe our veterans. It’s impossible. But we can sure as hell take these steps to show that this country hasn’t forgotten who is responsible for our 250 years of liberty.
Add your name to join my mission to honor America’s veterans: