Major Richard Star Act

Overview: HR 2102, the Major Richard Star Act, was referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs on March 14, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with fewer than 20 years of service.

Key Provisions:
- Allows members of the uniformed services who have a service-connected disability rated at less than 50 percent and who have fewer than 20 years of service to receive both their retired pay and veterans' disability compensation concurrently.
- Repeals the requirement that the amount of the member's retired pay be reduced by the amount of any veterans' disability compensation to which the member is entitled.

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily benefit members of the uniformed services who have a service-connected disability rated at less than 50 percent and have fewer than 20 years of service. It would provide them with the ability to receive both their retired pay and disability compensation, improving their financial situation.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, and its next steps in the legislative process are pending.