Major Richard Star Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Major Richard Star Act

This bill provides that a combat-disabled uniformed services retiree with fewer than 20 years of creditable service may concurrently receive, without reduction

  • veterans' disability compensation, and
  • retired pay or combat-related special compensation.
Congress
116
Number
HR - 5995
Introduced on
2020-02-27
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/27/2020
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Major Richard Star Act

This bill provides that a combat-disabled uniformed services retiree with fewer than 20 years of creditable service may concurrently receive, without reduction

  • veterans' disability compensation, and
  • retired pay or combat-related special compensation.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 10, United States Code, to expand eligibility to certain military retirees for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay or combat-related special compensation, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Disability and paralysis•
Military personnel and dependents•
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Comments

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/13/2020

Major Richard Star Act

This bill provides that a combat-disabled uniformed services retiree with fewer than 20 years of creditable service may concurrently receive, without reduction

  • vetera...
Latest Action3/9/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.