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The Major Richard Star Act, #hr2102 & #s1032 will fix the unjust Federal law that prevents wounded combat veterans from receiving their earned retirements.

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Should veterans lose their retirements for being COMBAT-INJURED?

No?

Well, they do.

They fought for us.
Now it’s time to fight for THEM.

CONGRESS: Bring the MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACT to a floor vote by VETERANS DAY.

Don’t post “Thank you for your service” while stealing the retirement they earned.

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Americans don’t take kindly to disrespecting our combat vets!

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⭐️ The Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102 / S. 1032) is a pivotal step towards ensuring our disabled combat veterans receive the benefits they deserve after serving our nation. Imagine a world where every hero’s sacrifices are honored. What does true gratitude look like to you? #Veterans #MilitarySupport #HonoringHeroes

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🚨UNDER CURRENT LAW: If a service member even 6 months shy of 20 years of service is forced to retire due to COMBAT-RELATED INJURIES they LOSE their retirement.

This is an obvious injustice, which is why the MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACT is a majorly bipartisan bill.

Now, let’s all show BLUE FALCON Mississippi @SenatorWicker how we feel about him blocking this bill, and disrespecting our combat-related retired veterans!!

Repost/call/comment - Don’t let up until he makes this right!

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@GumVeani88134g @SecVetAffairs @DeptVetAffairs @MorningsMaria @HARRISFAULKNER @SenatorWicker @SenatorWicker you did use Tonya Star for a photo op? Then go on to object the unanimous consent. What type of person uses the Widow of a Dead Veteran? I demand you resign immediately but before u do that resign, add the S1032 to the Ndaa #majorstaract #majorstarhive

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If a service member gets wounded in combat and medically retired before 20 years of service. the government currently takes away their retirement check. The #MajorRichardStar Act stops that and restores what they earned

The Major Richard Star Act has been in Congress since 2020, reintroduced in four consecutive sessions, gained majority bipartisan support twice, even received an official committee report in 2023 — but Congress leadership has refused to allow a floor vote every single time, and in 2025 Senator Wicker objected to the vote when it was attempted.

🇺🇸 What Is the Major Richard Star Act? (Plain Language)
The Major Richard Star Act is a bill that would give medically retired combat veterans the full retirement pay they earned — without having it taken away because they also receive VA disability compensation.

Right now, if a service member is wounded in combat and medically retired with less than 20 years, the government subtracts their VA disability pay from their military retirement check.

👉 This is called "offset" or "double-dipping penalty."
👉 It only affects combat-wounded veterans who were forced out early — NOT 20-year retirees.

The Major Richard Star Act would end that penalty, letting 54,000+ medically retired combat veterans receive both:
Their full earned military retirement, AND
Their VA disability pay (which is compensation for wounds — not income)

🎖 Why It Matters
Combat injuries ended their careers early — they didn’t get the chance to reach 20 years like healthy retirees
20-year retirees already get both payments (CRDP) — even if they never saw combat
Combat-wounded who were forced out early get LESS than someone who simply completed 20 years with no injuries
👉 The bill simply gives combat-wounded veterans EQUAL treatment — nothing extra.

This is Year 5 across 4 consecutive Congresses

Majority support has existed since 2022 — Congress leadership has refused to allow a vote

Official committee advancement occurred ONLY ONCE — July 18, 2023 (House Armed Services Report H. Rept. 118-149)

October 8, 2025 — ONE objection (Roger Wicker) prevented immediate Senate vote

📜 MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACT — COMPLETE CONGRESSIONAL TIMELINE
116th Congress (2019–2020) — FIRST INTRODUCTION
Bill: H.R. 5995 (House only)
Introduced: February 27, 2020 by Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Referred to: House Armed Services Committee and Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Further Action: Sent to Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs on March 9, 2020
❌ No hearing, no markup, no floor vote — bill died in committee
117th Congress (2021–2022) — MAJORITY COSPONSORSHIP, STILL NO VOTE
Bills:
H.R. 1282 (House) — Introduced Feb 24, 2021
S. 344 (Senate) — Introduced Feb 22, 2021
Support Level:
H.R. 1282 reached 335 House cosponsors — a full majority
Officially placed on the House Consensus Calendar (Oct 25, 2022) — which only happens when a bill has overwhelming support
❌ Despite majority support and calendar eligibility, no floor vote was ever scheduled — bill expired without action
118th Congress (2023–2024) — FIRST OFFICIAL COMMITTEE REPORT
Bills:
H.R. 1282 — Reintroduced March 1, 2023
S. 344 — Reintroduced February 9, 2023
Key Change:
July 18, 2023 — House Armed Services Committee issued formal report H. Rept. 118-149 (Part I)
The bill was placed on the Union Calendar (No. 117) — this is the FIRST TIME the bill officially advanced on record
Support Level:
326 cosponsors in the House
~74 cosponsors in the Senate
❌ Still never brought to the House or Senate floor — no vote held despite overwhelming bipartisan support
119th Congress (2025–2026) — CURRENT STATUS | SENATE BLOCKED FLOOR VOTE
Bills:
H.R. 2102 (House) — Introduced March 14, 2025
S. 1032 (Senate) — Introduced March 13, 2025
House Action:
Referred to Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs Committees
Sent to Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs — April 4, 2025
Senate Action / Blocked Vote — CRITICAL EVENT:
October 8, 2025 — Senator Blumenthal requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT to fast-track a vote
Senator Roger Wicker objected, blocking both the immediate vote AND a proposed 60-vote threshold agreement before Dec 31, 2025
🔴 RESULT: ONE SENATOR OBJECTION STOPPED THE VOTE FOR ALL 54,000 MEDICALLY RETIRED COMBAT VETERANS
🕐 As of late 2025 — No floor vote scheduled. Bill remains stalled in committee.

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The United States military has built the most dominant air capability in the history of the world. But America’s political leadership has a dirt secret. It pays in part for this capability on the backs of more than 50,000 disabled combat veterans. How? By stealing the earned retirements from these crippled veterans. But there are brave Americans, standing up and fighting back against these dirty politicians and this theft. These brave Americans are fighting to change the unjust federal law to ensure these veterans receive what they earned. If Congress passes the Major Richard Star Act [H.R. 2102 / S. 1032] this legislation will ensure these veterans’ earned retirements are protected by law. Please help these veterans by telling your lawmakers to pass the Major Richard Star Act.

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Senate Passes NDAA — Major Richard Star Act Left Out Again
Brothers and sisters, here’s where things stand:
Last night, the U.S. Senate passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a 77–20 bipartisan vote.
But the Major Richard Star Act (MRSA) — the bill that would finally fix the “wounded veteran tax” — was NOT included.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) pushed hard to get the Star Act a vote this week, but Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) objected and blocked it. The Star Act amendment (S.Amdt. 2968) never made it to the floor before the final vote.
Now that the Senate has passed its version, it’s heading to conference, where a small group of lawmakers from both the Senate and House will negotiate the final bill.
📷 This is the last real chance for the Star Act to be added this year.
📷 What’s Next
📷 The House already passed its version of the NDAA in September, and it also did not include the Star Act.
📷 Both chambers will now meet in conference to merge their versions into one final bill.
📷 Unless one of the negotiators fights for it, the Star Act could be left out again.
📷 Who Veterans Should Contact

If you want to speak up, reach out to:

Your two U.S. Senators — ask them to support including the Major Richard Star Act in the final NDAA conference report.

Your U.S. Representative — especially if they serve on the House Armed Services Committee.

📷 Key decision-makers who will be leading the negotiations:
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) – Chair, Senate Armed Services Committee
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) – Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) – Chair, House Armed Services Committee
Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) – Ranking Member, House Armed Services
These four will have the most influence over whether the Star Act survives the NDAA conference.
📷 Why It Matters
The Major Richard Star Act would let medically retired combat veterans receive both retirement pay and VA disability compensation — benefits we earned through service and sacrifice.
For over a decade, Congress has failed to fix this injustice. One objection shouldn’t be enough to stop justice for tens of thousands of wounded vets.
This fight is bigger than politics. It’s about fairness, dignity, and honoring promises made to those who gave everything in combat.

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