•      "Far too often, the men and women who defended our nation face obstacles and delays to the benefits they deserve. The Take Care of America's Veterans Act will implement a wide range of critical, bipartisan reforms that my colleagues and I have been working on to expand benefits and improve service for those who wore the uniform. Whether providing pay parity for wounded veterans who had to retire early, reducing health care wait times, or helping service members afford a home, this historic legislation will strengthen support for these American heroes and their families." Source: Rep. Tom Barrett (Republican, Michigan, District 7)

•      "The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act provides comprehensive reforms to improve health care and benefits for millions of veterans, their families and survivors. The Major Richard Star Act was first introduced in 2020 and despite now having 79 cosponsors, Congress has failed to pass this legislation in both Democrat and Republican majorities. After weeks of conversations with my colleagues, veteran service organizations, and stakeholders, we now have a path forward to pass this legislation along with numerous other reforms for veterans and their families. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this legislation, so it can be signed into law and we can provide veterans the benefits and care they deserve." Source: Sen. Jerry Moran (Republican, Kansas)

•      "The ALS Association strongly supports Section 103 of the legislation, which provides financial security for veterans and surviving spouses affected by ALS. Veterans are nearly twice as likely to develop ALS as the general population, and the disease is already recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a presumptive, service-connected condition. Yet under current law, many surviving spouses are denied enhanced Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits because veterans with ALS often do not live long enough to meet an eight-year disability requirement. Section 103 corrects this inequity by ensuring surviving spouses are not penalized simply because ALS progresses rapidly and remains a terminal disease. The ALS Association also supports Section 104, which enhances DIC allotments benefits for surviving spouses. ALS Veterans’ families face extraordinary financial burdens associated with the disease. From home modifications and mobility equipment to caregiving and respiratory support, ALS creates significant costs that often continue to impact families after the loss of a loved one. Section 104 will increase overall DIC allotments and will help reduce the financial burden associated with ALS. Together, these provisions honor the sacrifices of veterans and provide critical support to the families who stand beside them throughout their ALS journey." Source: ALS Association