Hamadeh's Tax-Free Military Bill

Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has introduced two pieces of legislation keeping military and veterans' retirement pay tax-free.

The first, named the Service Members Tax Relief Act, applies to all active-duty and reserve servicemembers, not only exempting their pay from income taxes but also extending to enlistment, retention, and education bonuses, as well as special and incentive pays for service members in all eight of the Federal Uniformed Services.

The second, the Tax Cuts for Veterans Act, amends Section 122 of the Internal Revenue Code to exclude all military retirement pay and related veterans' benefits from federal income taxes, including retirement and retainer pay... READ MORE

Senator Mark Kelly: Two months ago Trump and Republicans were saying we need to dial back the rhetoric. Now the President himself suggests members of Congress should be hanged, and it’s crickets.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: We must restore the American people’s trust in their legal system. To do that, we must hold the people who weaponized the rule of law against grassroots patriots after the 2020 election accountable. Congressman Hamadeh will not stop fighting for justice.

Representative Greg Stanton: Good news: This week, The Trump Administration backed off plans to kick thousands of seniors off their disability benefits. I will always fight to protect Arizonans' hard-earned Social Security.

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Abe Hamadeh Introduces Bills Making Military and Veterans' Pay Tax-Free— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

President Donald Trump Threatens Senator Mark Kelly and Others for 'Seditious Behavior'— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— President Donald Trump has dubbed Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and other lawmakers "traitors," suggesting they deserve the death penalty for alleged "seditious behavior."

Karrin Taylor Robson Blasts Opponents for Changing Views on Tax Relief— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona gubernatorial candidate Karrin Taylor Robson (R-AZ) has accused Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) and Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) of reversing their positions on President Donald Trump's Working Families Tax Cut, commonly referred to as the Big, Beautiful Bill.

Steve Montenegro Announces Leadership Team Changes— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-AZ) announced this week that he's making changes to his staff, including promoting one person and hiring two new attorneys to help manage the Republican majority in the state House of Representatives.

Greg Stanton Calls Senator Payment Provision 'Unethical'— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) strongly opposed a provision that would have paid senators $500,000 if their phone records were seized, calling the scheme "unethical" and commemorating its elimination on November 19.

Mark Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill Holding Social Media Algorithms Accountable— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has introduced bipartisan legislation that holds social media companies accountable for harm caused by algorithmic feeds. The bill also updates online safety protections.

Ruben Gallego Demands Answers from Drug Manufacturers on Deal with Trump— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) pressed pharmaceutical manufacturers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk for answers on their recent agreement with the Trump Administration on anti-obesity medications.

Greg Stanton Challenges New Federal Limits on Housing Funds— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) has called on the Department of Housing and Urban Development to reverse new guidance that could significantly reduce housing funding for Maricopa County's residents.

Katie Hobbs Launches Program to House Homeless Veterans— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) announced this week that Arizona is taking significant steps to help veterans experiencing homelessness through a new grant program that will provide housing and support services across the state.

Arizona Lawmakers Unite for Epstein File Release— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation forcing the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. The House approved the bill 427-to-1, and the Senate unanimously passed it, sending it to President Donald Trump's desk.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres