H.R. 1282 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Major Richard Star Act
H.R. 1282 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 1, 2023, sponsored by Gus M. Bilirakis with 326 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 1, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 326
- 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: 197 Democrats, 129 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117. (Jul 18, 2023)
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- S. 619: COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023
- S. 777: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023
- S. 30: Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
- H.R. 3672: To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indian River, Michigan, as the…
- S. 475: A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the…
- S. 112: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam…
- S. 2795: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and…
- H.R. 366: Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act
- H.R. 1226: Wounded Warrior Access Act
- H.R. 2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
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