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PA HR234
Resolution
Status
9/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Pielli
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AI Summary
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Pennsylvania House urges Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102), which would allow medically retired service members to receive both full retirement pay and VA disability benefits simultaneously
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Current federal law reduces retirement pay dollar-for-dollar for disability benefits received by veterans with less than 20 years of service and disability ratings below 50%
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Approximately 50,000 retired service members are affected by this offset rule, with the average monthly reduction being approximately $1,900 as of 2022
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Major Richard Star, the act's namesake, was an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran who developed lung cancer from burn pit exposure, was forced to medically retire before 20 years of service, and died in 2021
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Resolution calls on the Pennsylvania Senate to join the effort and directs copies to be sent to all Pennsylvania members of Congress
Legislative Description
Urging the Congress of the United States to support the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102) to allow medically retired service members to receive full access to their much-deserved retirement pay and benefits.
Last Action
Adopted (201-1)
9/30/2025