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Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans’ disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address a long-standing issue for military veterans with combat-related disabilities by allowing them to receive both their full military retirement pay and veterans' disability compensation simultaneously, which is currently not permitted. Specifically, the Major Richard Star Act would eliminate the current offset that prevents disabled veterans who medically retire under Chapter 61 of title 10 from receiving their full retirement pay when they also qualify for veterans' disability compensation for combat-related disabilities. The bill removes restrictions in sections 5304 and 5305 of title 38 that previously reduced retirement pay for such veterans, essentially enabling them to receive both their full retirement pay and disability compensation without financial penalties. This change would provide additional financial support for veterans who have been disabled during combat or combat-related service, recognizing their sacrifices and helping to improve their economic circumstances. The amendments would take effect on the first day of the month following the bill's enactment and apply to payments from that date forward, offering immediate relief to eligible veterans.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (78)
Richard Blumenthal (D)*,
Angela Alsobrooks (D),
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Jim Banks (R),
John Barrasso (R),
Michael Bennet (D),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Cory Booker (D),
John Boozman (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
John Fetterman (D),
Deb Fischer (R),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Josh Hawley (R),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
James Justice (R),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
Andy Kim (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Roger Marshall (R),
David McCormick (R),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Ashley Moody (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Bernie Moreno (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tim Sheehy (R),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 03/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1032/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1032/BILLS-119s1032is.pdf |
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