Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced the bipartisan Coast Guard Combat-Injured Tax Fairness Act to aid Coast Guard veterans. The bill aims to "return improperly withheld taxes back to combat-injured U.S. Coast Guard veterans" and ensure they receive the same treatment as wounded veterans of the other branches.
Sen. Rev. Warnock shared that elected officials in the Legislative Branch should move this bill through Congress quickly and send it to President Donald Trump's (R) desk immediately and help Coast Guard veterans.
“Our servicemembers are the best among us, and the Coast Guard is no exception. It’s our duty to ensure all veterans receive the benefits they deserve,” said Sen. Rev. Warnock. “I am proud to partner with Senator Cassidy to re-introduce the bipartisan Coast Guard Combat-Injured Tax Fairness Act, which will ensure Coast Guard veterans receive the full benefits they earned through their service. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle should be eager to get this done.”
Furthermore, Sen. Cassidy mentioned that "this [bill] should've been passed yesterday," referring to the legislation's importance.
“A wounded veteran is a wounded veteran, regardless the branch. They served and were hurt in the line of duty,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This shouldn’t be a discussion. This should have been passed yesterday.”
Recently, Warnock released a statement after President Donald Trump's (R) administration, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, closed the offices of five Social Security offices in the state of Georgia. The offices that were shut down include the Brunswick, Columbus, Gainesville, Thomasville, and Vidalia locations.
Sen. Rev. Warnock declared that this decision will ultimately make it harder for Georgia seniors to address their needs regarding social security.
“For millions of Georgians, Social Security provides a baseline of support and stability," said Sen. Rev. Warnock. "It ensures our seniors, who’ve spent decades paying into the program, can afford rent, groceries, and medication. Permanently closing five Georgia Social Security offices will make it harder for Georgia seniors, especially in rural areas, to enroll in the program, solve payment issues, report fraud, and more."
