As Lieutenant Colonel of the Air National Guard, I jumped into the battle zone and looked after the wounded warriors in the air. We saw firsthand the courage, gravel and sacrifice that define our country's army. I have also seen the tension that many of our military families endure while many of our military families answer the call for service.
That's why I'm presenting it Fighter Aircraft Act (Strengthen your income by giving our heroes tax relief) Provides long-term tax cuts to active American veterans.
Under this Act, regular compensation obtained through active military service is not subject to federal income tax. Simply put, if you wear a uniform and are active in this country, you deserve to retain what you have acquired. (Related: US military plans to deploy more than 1,000 active duty troops on the southern border, the report shows.
Near the Iraqi Border in Kuwait – March 19: The US Army 3rd Division 3-7 Bradley Fighting Vehicle occupies a location along the road in the unarmed zone between Kuwait and Iraq on March 19, 2003. The US and British forces continue to prepare for an Iraqi invasion as a deadline for Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein to escape and fight for war. (Photo: Scott Nelson/Getty Images)
This bill is to celebrate commitment. It is about ensuring gratitude, gratitude and loyalty for exceptionalism. And to prove to the next generation who wonder if their military careers are for them.
Simply put, the Fighter Jet Act offers both immediate and meaningful long-term reductions in tax burdens. Every dollar is a problem for young enlisted troops who often earn far less than civilians. This tax cut will help military families improve their housing, groceries, childcare and other essentials. We also ensure that our recruits and those seeking readmission know that America is fighting for our fighters.
Importantly, this law includes safeguards. Members of Congress who serve in the military and recently retired from Congress – Exclusion Because you get this exemption. That includes me. I will continue to pay taxes on military compensation, as this bill is not about helping politicians. It's about making sure politicians remember who is really fighting for this country. (Related: A 100-year-old World War II veteran who spent several months receiving Purple Heart 80 years later)
As a conservative, I have assured that this measure is financially responsible. That's why I support this effort and common sense savings, as I target bureaucratic waste, inefficiency and overlap, like those identified through the Ministry of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
For generations, our service members have advocated freedom both domestically and internationally. They have fought for us, and that's the past time we fight for them. The Fighter Act states, “We will meet you. We thank you. And we will fight for you as you fight bravely for us.”
This is more than a tax policy – it's a message of gratitude. It is a reaffirmation of our value. And in an age of growing global threats, America is always a promise to hold back from fighting with and with her warriors.
Now is the time to act. Give our heroes the relief they have acquired.
Rep. Sheri Biggs is a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Guard and a Republican from Salem, South Carolina. She is currently serving as a member of Congress for her first term. In Congress, she works for homeland security. Foreign Affairs; Science, Spatial and Technical Committee.
