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Major Richard Star Act
Introduced
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
118th Congress (2023-2024)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 1:49 PM
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Bill overview
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.
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Primary sponsor
Jon Tester
SenateMTDemocrat
Cosponsors
Alex Padilla
SenateCADemocrat
Amy Klobuchar
SenateMNDemocrat
Angus S., Jr. King
SenateMEIndependent
Ben Ray Luján
SenateNMDemocrat
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