Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin is blocking the Star Act - Let him know how you feel

In typical Republican form, Sen. Ron Johnson's recent block on the Major Richard Star Act highlights his brutally unfair fiscal priorities in Congress. The bill, with 77 bipartisan cosponsors, would eliminate the dollar-for-dollar offset for combat-injured veterans' retirement and VA disability pay—a fix costing $10-12B over 10 years, or 1% of the annual defense budget. Johnson is suggesting that we can't afford this expenditure, while supporting increased military use and tax cuts for the most wealthy of Americans. This is typical right wing hypocrisy: Pro-military when it suits them, unwilling to go war when called, and always ready to help those who need it the least in the most wealthy members of society.

Juxtaposed Priorities

Johnson has backed massive defense hikes and tax measures amid the same debt concerns he cites for the block:

Defense Spending Support

Tax Cuts for High Earners

If trillion-dollar military builds and tax breaks for top earners are affordable, a targeted veteran equity fix—backed by VFW, MOAA, and nearly all senators—deserves a vote and hearing. Veterans served; now ensure they thrive post-service.

Here is a short, polite template letter (or email/message) that supporters of veterans can copy and paste to contact Senator Ron Johnson. It focuses on urging him to stop blocking the legislation (the Major Richard Star Act, which addresses benefits for combat-injured veterans) and emphasizes honoring commitments to the military.

Let him know what you think:

Subject: Please Stop Blocking the Major Richard Star Act and Honor Our Commitment to Veterans

Dear Senator Johnson,

I am writing as a [supporter of veterans / constituent / concerned citizen] who deeply values the sacrifices made by our military service members.I was disappointed to learn that you recently blocked efforts to advance the Major Richard Star Act in the Senate.

This bipartisan legislation, with broad support including 77 cosponsors, would correct an injustice by allowing more than 50,000 combat-injured veterans—many medically retired due to wounds received in service—to receive both their full disability benefits and earned retirement pay without offset.

Our nation has made a solemn commitment to those who serve: that they will be cared for if injured in the line of duty. Blocking this bill undermines that promise and fails to honor the debt we owe to our veterans, especially amid ongoing conflicts where more may become combat-injured.

I respectfully urge you to reconsider your position, allow this bill to come to a vote, and support its passage. Veterans deserve our full support—not procedural blocks over cost concerns when the moral obligation is so clear.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I hope you will act to honor our military by supporting this critical veterans' legislation.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your City, State, ZIP Code]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number, optional]

Instructions for contacting Senator Johnson's office (easy options):

• Email (recommended for simplicity): Use the official contact form on his Senate website: https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/email-the-senator
  
• Phone (for quicker impact):
  • Washington, D.C. office: (202) 224-5323 
  • Milwaukee office: (414) 276-7282 
  • Madison office: (608) 240-9629 
  • Oshkosh office: (920) 230-7250
    You can call any office and read or summarize the key points from the template. Ask to leave a message or speak with a staffer about veterans' issues.
• Mail (if preferred): Send to his D.C. office:
  The Honorable Ron Johnson
  328 Hart Senate Office Building
  Washington, DC 20510

Feel free to personalize the template slightly (e.g., if you're a veteran, constituent, or from Wisconsin), but keep the core message clear and respectful. Multiple contacts from supporters can help amplify the request.