Bill · H.Res. 1247· House(119-HRES-1247)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) 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.
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Takano. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Takano
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
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What this bill would do
This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2102, known as the "Major Richard Star Act." The bill aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code regarding military retiree pay. Specifically, it seeks to allow for the concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for certain individuals. This includes Chapter 61 disability retirees who have fewer than 20 years of service but are eligible for combat-related special compensation. The bill also includes technical and conforming amendments to the existing law.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill directly improves the financial standing of combat-related disability retirees.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The bill provides increased financial compensation for service-connected disabilities.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill increases benefits for certain disabled military retirees by allowing concurrent receipt of disability and retired pay.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Financial Benefits for Specific Retirees: The bill expands eligibility for certain military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay or combat-s-related special compensation concurrently. This change specifically applies to Chapter 61 disability retirees with fewer than 20 years of service (Section 2(a)).
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Protection of Retired Pay: For eligible combat-related disabled uniformed services retirees retired under chapter 61 with fewer than 20 years of service, their retired pay will not be subject to reduction under sections 5304 and 5305 of title 38 (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Veterans+7Good For Retirees+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- 9/15/2026
- Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Takano. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
- 5/21/2026
- Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Takano. Petition No: 119-22. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026052122">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Chris PappasDemocrat · New Hampshire
Raul RuizDemocrat · California