State Sen. John Velis is a fervent champion of veterans. being one himself, he knows first-hand the loopholes that are barriers for the nation’s soldiers to get the support promised them for volunteering to defend with their own lives democracy.

Sen John Velis

Recently, he led the Senate in passing critical and comprehensive additions to strengthen the HERO Act to benefit not only the Commonwealth’s veterans but also active-duty service members and their families.

The comprehensive legislative package, S.2817 An Act Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our Servicemembers and Veterans (HERO Act), would expand veteran eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits, remove specialty veteran license plate fees, increase annuity benefits for 100% disabled veterans and Gold Star families, expand veteran property tax exemptions, increase small business tax credits for hiring veterans, and expand access to veteran behavioral health treatment.

“Very few are brave enough to raise their hand and pledge to defend our nation and the values that we hold dear, no matter the cost. It is on us – as a Commonwealth – to always remember, recognize, and honor that sacrifice however we can. “

More about this bill and others for veterans can be reviewed here: https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/JCV0 And you can visit his website here: https://senatorjohnvelis.com/