H.R. 2102 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Major Richard Star Act
H.R. 2102 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Mar 14, 2025, sponsored by Gus M. Bilirakis with 340 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 340
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Major Richard Star Act This bill allows a veteran with a combat-related disability to receive retirement pay, without reduction, concurrently with their disability compensation. This includes veterans with a combat-related disability and fewer than 20 years of creditable service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 205 Democrats, 135 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (Apr 4, 2025)
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- S. 160: Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
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- S. 423: Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025
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- H.R. 695: Medal of Honor Act
- H.R. 970: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
- H.R. 983: Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
- H.R. 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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