Allow military retirees to receive both their disability compensation and their retirement pay at the same time.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Major Richard Star Act?
As of May 20, 2026, the Major Richard Star Act remains in a House committee despite a motion filed to force a floor vote. The House committee must act next to advance the bill, but the binding constraint is that most legislation fails to receive a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for bills to end without reaching a full vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Major Richard Star Act (H.Res. 1247 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 344 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 344 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Mark Takano (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
