Sam Royer — Marine Corps veteran and founder of Salute Home Loans — sits down to talk about the legislation he and his partner George McElwee have spent years fighting to pass.The HELPER Act would give teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other public servants access to the same VA-style homebuying benefits that veterans already receive: no down payment, no monthly mortgage insurance. The bill has earned endorsements from more than 600 national, state, and local organizations and has now been reintroduced in the 119th Congress. In this interview, Sam breaks down who the bill is really for, what it would change for the people who protect and serve our communities, and why he and George aren't giving up — even after multiple congressional sessions and watching the bill stall again and again due to politics. If you work in public service and you've ever wondered whether homeownership was actually within reach for you — this conversation is for you.