Legislative Priorities

No Tax on Military Retirement Pay

H.R. 6190 and its Senate companion S. 1108, the Tax Cuts for Veterans Act of 2025, would eliminate federal income tax on military retirement pay and related benefits, including disability retirement pay, survivor benefits, and Combat-Related Special Compensation.

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DMVA Budget Increase for Keystone Challenge Academy

Request for an additional $250,000 to fund the Keystone State Challenge Academy as part of the 2026/2027 Commonwealth budget.

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Expanding the Disabled Veteran Property Tax Abatement Program

HB 1257 would exempt veterans rated 100% permanently and totally disabled (or compensated at that level) by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from paying property taxes, with a local option for partial exemptions at lower disability ratings. The exemption extends to certain unmarried surviving spouses, including those of eligible veterans and service members who died in the line of duty, are prisoners of war, or are missing in action.

Personal Health Investment Tax Credit

SB 655 allows eligible Pennsylvania National Guard members and other service members to receive a tax credit for qualified physical fitness expenses, encouraging personal readiness and health. The bill amends the Pennsylvania Tax Reform Code to establish this new tax incentive.

TRICARE Reimbursement Grant Program

HB 2011 establishes a program administered by the department to provide grants to each eligible recipient for costs paid for individual coverage through the TRICARE Reserve Select program, for an immediate family member covered under TRICARE Reserve Select, or for premiums covering the TRICARE dental program. Awards grants up to $60 per month for the reimbursement of total premiums paid.

Improving National Guard Medical & Specialty Officer Incentives

HB 1102 expands existing incentive programs to include additional specialty branch officers. It extends the partial tuition reimbursement program to cover Guard service by U.S. Army JAG officers and chaplains, fine-tunes the list of eligible medical and health officers, and creates a tiered reimbursement structure based on educational attainment to offset the cost of advanced accreditation.

Amputee/Blind/Paralyzed Veterans Pension Increase

HB 1144 increases the monthly pension benefit for amputee, blind, and paralyzed veterans by $50 per month — from $150 to $200 per month.

Aligning Veteran Service Officer Funding with the Calendar Year

HB 2439 aligns the Veteran Service Officer (VSO) grant cycle with the calendar year. VSOs help veterans access critical benefits, but the current grant cycle is misaligned with the calendar year, creating budgeting and planning challenges that can disrupt services. Alignment lets organizations better manage funding, operate more efficiently, and deliver consistent, timely support across the Commonwealth.

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