Nebraska Panhandle News

Senator Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator from Nebraska, used his social media platform to highlight efforts in support of veterans and legislative initiatives aimed at improving their well-being. In a post on November 11, 2025, he acknowledged the significance of Veterans Day and expressed appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces.

On Veterans Day, Ricketts posted: "Happy Veterans Day, Nebraska! Today, we honor the brave women and men who have made great sacrifices to protect our freedoms. We owe these veterans and their families a debt of gratitude that we can never repay. Let’s take the time today to thank them for their service and listen https://t.co/qt1Mr3nKBm" (November 11, 2025).

Continuing his focus on veteran-related policy, Ricketts detailed legislative proposals in two posts on November 12, 2025. He stated: "I introduced the bipartisan Tax Cuts for Veterans Act to eliminate the federal tax on military retirement benefits. I am a cosponsor of the Major Richard Star Act to provide combat-injured veterans with less than 20 years of military service their full benefits. In addition," (November 12, 2025).

In another post published moments later, he added: "I introduced the bipartisan CARING for Our Veterans Health Act to improve information-sharing between community care providers and VA medical centers. The bill would make sure that veterans’ medical history is shared and available for VA medical centers. It would help the VA" (November 12, 2025).

These posts reflect ongoing legislative activity at both state and national levels focused on supporting U.S. military veterans through expanded health care access and improved benefits policies.