Major Richard Star Act

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Bill Number

HR 5995

Introduced

Feb 27, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Disability and paralysis Military personnel and dependents Veterans' pensions and compensation

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Summary

Major Richard Star Act

This bill provides that a combat-disabled uniformed services retiree with fewer than 20 years of creditable service may concurrently receive, without reduction

veterans' disability compensation, and
retired pay or combat-related special compensation.

Actions

Mar 9, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 27, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 27, 2020

Introduced in House

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