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Members press for vote on Major Richard Star Act to end benefit offsets
Veterans Affairs: House Committee · December 5, 2025
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Summary
Witnesses and members urged the House Veterans' Affairs Committee to allow a vote on the Major Richard Star Act, which would let combat‑disabled veterans receive full military retirement and VA disability without an offset; speakers cited broad cosponsorship and VSO support.
Dr. Rees urged the committee to advance the Major Richard Star Act, calling the current offset ‘‘wrong’’ and saying the bill would allow veterans to receive both retirement and disability pay without…
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