H.R. 1282 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Major Richard Star Act
H.R. 1282 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 24, 2021, sponsored by Gus M. Bilirakis with 335 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 335
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 205 Democrats, 130 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Assigned to the Consensus Calendar, Calendar No. 4. (Oct 25, 2022)
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Committees
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