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LA HR258
Resolution
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Owen
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AI Summary
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Urges President Trump's administration to support passage of the Major Richard Star Act, which would allow combat-wounded, medically retired veterans to receive both military retirement pay and VA disability benefits simultaneously
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Approximately 50,000 service members nationwide were wounded in combat and medically retired, including many from Louisiana
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Current law forces these veterans to choose between military retirement pay or VA disability benefits, creating an offset that reduces their total compensation
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Military retirement and VA disability benefits come from separate funds and are intended to recognize two distinct forms of service and sacrifice
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Resolution directs that copies be sent to the President and all cabinet members; the Major Richard Star Act has bipartisan support with five cosponsors from Louisiana
Legislative Description
Requests the administration of President Donald Trump to ensure the passage of the Major Richard Star Act to provide that combat wounded, medically retired service members receive their entitlements
VETERANS
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/11/2025