Rep. Takano Pushes Major Richard Star Act to End Benefit Offsets for Combat-Injured Veterans
The Major Richard Star Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Rules for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to take the next steps.
Part of: story →This bill has massive support from veterans groups and many members of both parties, but its high cost makes it difficult to pass through the full Congress.
Combat-injured veterans who were medically retired with fewer than 20 years of service currently lose a dollar of retirement pay for every dollar of disability compensation they receive. This bill would end that offset, allowing them to collect both benefits in full. For many of these veterans, this means hundreds or even thousands of additional dollars each month. The impact is life-changing for those affected, though it applies specifically to Chapter 61 disability retirees with combat-related disabilities and fewer than 20 years of service, which is a subset of the total veteran population.
“The retired pay of an eligible combat-related disabled uniformed services retiree, who is retired under chapter 61 of this title with fewer than 20 years of creditable service, is not subject to reduction under sections 5304 and 5305 of title 38.”
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Takano. Petition No: 119-22. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026052122">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Submitted in House
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Major Richard Star Act
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