Kentucky Lawmakers Join Rep. Bilirakis to Advance Major Richard Star Act for Combat-Injured Veterans
The Major Richard Star Act remains stalled in a House subcommittee, leaving combat-injured veterans unable to receive concurrent retirement and disability benefits. Until the bill advances, these veterans continue to see their military retirement pay reduced by the amount of their VA disability compensation.
Apr 8
Rep. Thomas Massie backs Major Richard Star Act during meeting with Kentucky VFW leaders
Representative Thomas Massie met with Kentucky VFW leaders to discuss the act and reaffirm his support as a cosponsor.
I had a great meeting with Kentucky @VFWHQ leaders Thomas Horseman, James Toebbe, Nicole Horseman, Darren Atkins, Amber Daniel & Nathan Sesco. I appreciate their advocacy for KY veterans.
We discussed the Major Richard Star Act & TAP Promotion Act, both of which I cosponsor. https://t.co/caTCKoUFgv
Apr 4, 2025
House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs reviews Major Richard Star Act
The legislation was referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Major Richard Star Act to End Veteran Disability Pay Offsets
Representative Bilirakis introduced the Major Richard Star Act to eliminate the offset between retirement and disability pay for combat-injured veterans.
