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HOUSE 1282118th CongressPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.

Major Richard Star Act

Last Action
7/18/2023

Actions

  • 2023-07-18Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.
  • 2023-07-18Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
  • 2023-07-18Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
  • 2023-07-18Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 118-149, Part I.
  • 2023-07-18Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 118-149, Part I.
  • 2023-06-21Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2023-06-21Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • 2023-05-31Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Bilirakis.
  • 2023-03-23Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • 2023-03-01Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2023-03-01Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2023-03-01Introduced in House
  • 2023-03-01Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-07-18 (08)

Major Richard Star Act

This bill provides that combat-disabled uniformed services retirees with fewer than 20 years of creditable service may concurrently receive, without reduction, veterans' disability compensation and retired pay or combat-related special compensation.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Raul Ruiz (D-CA)
  • Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
  • William Keating (D-MA)
  • Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)
  • Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
  • Thomas Massie (R-KY)
  • Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
  • Bill Posey (R-FL)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
  • Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
  • Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
  • Dina Titus (D-NV)
  • Marc Veasey (D-TX)
  • Richard Hudson (R-NC)
  • Mike Levin (D-CA)
  • Joe Neguse (D-CO)
  • Brad Finstad (R-MN)

Subjects

  • Disability and paralysis
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation
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