Chris Reichard for Representative

Disabled Army veteran, blue collar construction worker, IBEW Local 1 union proud running for U.S. Representative in Missouri District 8.

[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

Tired of corporate-owned politicians ignoring working families? Mad about corporate and international welfare being placed before your community?

I know I am — and this combat tested, union polished veteran is ready to let Congress know what a fight for our future looks like — but I can’t do it alone.

Will you help Fuel my Fight with just $5 or $10? It’s not just a donation, but an investment in your family’s future!

#unionstrong #veteranforcongress

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[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

@bluhue123 I do, but it would take a constitutional amendment.

[Missouri Democrats 🇺🇸 @MoDemParty]

Chris Reichard will be our nominee in Congressional District 8!

[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

@kylegriffin1 Sometimes an incomplete picture means you don’t have all the information. This is yet another dumb move like firing top generals and admirals while perpetrating an illegal war.

[VFW National HQ @VFWHQ]

Hats on the Hill: Your VFW is making veterans’ voices heard on #HR9237.

Veterans should not have to sacrifice one earned benefit to fund another.

#HonorTheContract #VFW #Veterans #VeteranAdvocacy #ProtectVeteransBenefits @VFW_OfficeDC

[TAKE CARE OF AMERICA'S VETERANS ACT (TCAVA) @54KVeterans]

This is the 5,000 foot view versus own personal preference of clean / dirty #majorstaract

DO NOT UNLOAD H.RES. 1247

A Republican package is not a law.

A Republican package is not a passed House vote.

A Republican package is not a passed Senate vote.

A Republican package is not signed by the President.

And right now, Republicans have given veterans zero guarantee that their own watered down version can even pass.

So why would advocates stand down from H.Res. 1247?

Even if someone is willing to accept the 50% cap or the VA benefit pay-for, they still need to ask:

Where are the Republican votes?

Where is the House floor date?

Where is the Senate path?

Where is the guarantee this package actually passes?

If we stop pushing H.Res. 1247 now, we could lose the clean bill, lose the leverage, and still end up with nothing.

That is the trap.

Do not trade a public discharge petition for an unproven package.

Do not trade leverage for hope.

Do not confuse movement with victory.

Keep H.Res. 1247 loaded until Congress passes a real fix.

[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

First order of signs secured. There’s only 100 so expect them to go quickly!

I am not charging for signs, but a donation of $10-20 to cover 1-2 mores signs in the next print would be greatly appreciated!

You can donate on ActBlue here:

https://t.co/WE9SaP5aDU

[TAKE CARE OF AMERICA'S VETERANS ACT (TCAVA) @54KVeterans]

#majorstaract

[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

Last night I officially received an endorsement from @IndivisibleSemo. I want to thank everyone for your faith in my campaign!

They now join Northland Forward in endorsing my fight for our future!

[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

@54KVeterans @RepNancyMace @RepDonBacon @RepBrianFitz @RepMikeLawler @repgabeevans @RepCiscomani @RepMMM @RepJenKiggans @RepDavidValadao @RepMonicaDLC @RepMariaSalazar @RepCarlos @RepYoungKim @RepJasonSmith veterans demand you sign the petition. Support the veterans or I will next year — make your choice because veterans are watching.

[ABC News @ABC]

President Trump announced he has issued a pardon to former Republican Rep. Stephen Buyer of Indiana, who was convicted of insider trading after leaving office.

Read more: https://t.co/6SyyIO5ZSp

[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

NEW: Trump says he’s exploring the idea of the U.S. government taking ownership stakes in AI companies.

“There’s something very interesting about it, where it almost becomes a partnership with the American public,” he said.

The Trump administration already acquired roughly a 10% stake in Intel.

That’s government ownership of private industry. Basically socialism.

Can you imagine the reaction if Biden had proposed something similar?

[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

2 days ago I shared a list of bills in Congress that would improve our education system.

What I didn’t expect was to start coalition building with @Mann4Congress for MO-03.

We’re pulling together for labor, healthcare, education & veterans.

#StrongerTogether #SolidarityForever

[TAKE CARE OF AMERICA'S VETERANS ACT (TCAVA) @54KVeterans]

It wasn't until congress re-realized vets are willing to bite their hands for having them in our pockets that #majorstaract started moving.

Give them absolute hell this week until every last one of the house signs the discharge petition, they earned it.

Politeness ended when @SenatorWicker and @SenRonJohnson stood up and objected.

Keep their office phones ringing off the hook and their inboxes / notifications dinging.

[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

@FreeMikeWhite I agree, but I like to use the term that people understand the most — the “Wounded Warrior Tax”

[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

Now’s the time.

[TAKE CARE OF AMERICA'S VETERANS ACT (TCAVA) @54KVeterans]

The time to end the debate over which party truly supports combat injured veterans is now.

Republicans have ZERO signatures on the H.Res. 1247 discharge petition.

Democrats are not off the hook either. 157 out of 212 is not enough. That means roughly 25% of House Democrats are still missing while 54,000 combat injured veterans are still waiting.

We have no party loyalty. We have no patience left for speeches, photo ops, press releases, or “we support the troops” talking points.

Sign the discharge petition.

To the staffers sending messages because they are upset about our bold advocacy, here is the message you can pass up the chain:

Tell your representatives and senators to get their hands out of our pockets or grab a wig and pink tanktop.

54,000 combat injured veterans earned their retirement. Congress took it. H.Res. 1247 is the test.

Sign it.

#MajorStarAct #HRes1247 #CombatVeterans #Veterans

[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

@passmajstaract @RepJasonSmith Next week the House returns to session. @RepJasonSmith also crosses 13 yrs in the House next week too.

The Major Richard Star Act has been delayed for 6 years. Not once could I find that he cosponsored/signed a release petition for this bill.

Inaction speaks louder than words.

[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

@RobertHutch1968 Yes, they will return next week. Jason also crosses 13 yrs in the house next week too.

The Major Richard Star Act has been delayed for 6 years. Not once could I find that he cosponsored/signed a release petition for this bill.

Inaction speaks louder than words.

[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

It’s time to end the wounded warrior tax. Demand your representatives sign the discharge petition for the Major Richard Star Act. This is NOT a partisan issue - Congressman Jason Smith do your job or I’ll come in and do it for you.

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[Chris Reichard for Representative @reichard4rep]

If the case had merit they wouldn’t keep quitting.

[NBC News @NBCNews]

BREAKING: Federal prosecutor leading the James Comey indictment over his seashells post resigns from the case. https://t.co/tPMgnJEA4D

[TAKE CARE OF AMERICA'S VETERANS ACT (TCAVA) @54KVeterans]

It's true @RepJasonSmith. Don't lose your seat over not signing H Res 1247 for bipartisan veteran bill. That would be foolish... or lose it and let @reichard4rep stand with 54,000 combat injured vets. #majorstaract

[Veterans Justice Alliance @passmajstaract]

@RepJasonSmith this is a big ticket item for Veterans! Surely you agree that our Combat Wounded Vets are more important than Party Politics...
#MajorRichardStarAct #NoMoreDelays #bringittoavote