S. 344 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Major Richard Star Act
S. 344 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 9, 2023, sponsored by Jon Tester with 74 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
- Feb 9, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 74
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Major Richard Star Act This bill allows a veteran with a combat-related disability and fewer than 20 years of creditable service to receive retirement pay, without reduction, concurrent with disability compensation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Tester (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 28 Republicans, 3 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2023
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Feb 9, 2023)
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- S. 777: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023
- S. 30: Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
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- 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
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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