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MI HCR0003
Concurrent Resolution
Status
11/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Tate
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to amend federal law (38 U.S.C. § 5304 and 10 U.S.C. § 12316) to allow National Guard and military reserve members to receive VA disability compensation simultaneously with active service pay
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Current federal law prohibits veterans serving in the reserves or National Guard from receiving both VA disability pay and active duty pay at the same time, except during extended active duty for war or national emergencies
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Veterans who continue serving in the reserves or National Guard must currently choose between waiving their VA disability compensation or their active duty pay for training and drills
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In Michigan, 83.1% of reserve and National Guard members were under age 41 in 2023, and 31,155 individuals ages 17-44 received VA disability compensation in fiscal year 2023
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, VA Secretary, congressional leadership, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to urge Congress to amend 38 U.S.C. § 5304 and 10 U.S.C. § 12316 to permit members of the United States reserves and National Guard to receive full or partial active service pay in tandem with disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
11/12/2025