SUPPORTING OUR ARMED FORCES

On 2025-04-09, Representative Sheri Biggs (R-SC-3) delivered a floor speech titled "SUPPORTING OUR ARMED FORCES" in the House.

SUPPORTING OUR ARMED FORCES

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)] [House] [Page H1553] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SUPPORTING OUR ARMED FORCES (Mrs. BIGGS of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mrs. BIGGS of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I have seen firsthand the courage, the grit, and the sacrifice that define our Nation's Armed Forces. I have also seen the financial strain that far too many of our military families endure while they answer the call to serve. While these men and women sacrifice daily for our country, their pay is still fully taxed by the Federal Government. Our servicemembers have defended freedom at home and abroad. They have fought for us, and it is past time that we fight for them. That is why, this week, I introduced my first bill in Congress, the FIGHTER Act, to provide long-overdue tax relief to America's Active- Duty servicemembers. This is more than a tax policy. It is a message of gratitude. Now is not the time for more words but action. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to stand with our warfighters, to support the FIGHTER Act, and to give our heroes the relief they have earned. ____________________