Retired Pay Restoration Act

3/12/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 303

Bill 119 HR 303, also known as the Retired Pay Restoration Act, aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to allow more retired members of the Armed Forces with a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs and either retired pay based on their years of military service or combat-related special compensation.

Currently, there are restrictions in place that prevent certain retired service members from receiving both disability compensation and retired pay. This bill seeks to lift those restrictions and provide additional financial support to those who have served our country and have a service-connected disability.

If passed, this legislation would benefit retired service members who have sacrificed for our nation and are living with a disability as a result of their service. It would ensure that they receive the compensation they deserve for their sacrifices and contributions to our country. Overall, Bill 119 HR 303 aims to provide additional support and financial assistance to retired members of the Armed Forces with service-connected disabilities, allowing them to receive both disability compensation and retired pay or combat-related special compensation.

Congressional Summary of HR 303

Retired Pay Restoration Act

This bill allows the receipt of both military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation with respect to any service-connected disability. Under current law, only individuals with service-connected disabilities rated at 50% or more receive both without offset.

Individuals who were retired or separated after at least 20 years of military service due to a service-connected disability shall be eligible for the full concurrent receipt of both veterans' disability compensation and either military retired pay or combat-related special pay.

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Current Status of Bill HR 303

Bill HR 303 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 303 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025.  Bill HR 303's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of February 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 303

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 303

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Disability and paralysisVeterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 303

To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or combat-related special compensation.To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or combat-related special compensation.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 303

Gus M. Bilirakis
Gus M. Bilirakis
Florida(Republican)
Ed Case
Ed Case
Hawaii(Democrat)

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