Major Richard Star Act
In committeeNotable
Major Richard Star Act: lets combat-injured veterans medically retired with fewer than 20 years of service collect both military retired pay and VA disability pay. Forced to the floor by a discharge petition; passed the House 392-18 on Nov. 12, 2026.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL-12)
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2025 · House
- Cosponsors
- 250 (D 156 · R 94)
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
Where it stands
- Introduced · Mar 14, 2025 (done)
- In committee · Mar 14, 2025 (done)
- Reported by committee (not yet)
- Passed the House (not yet)
- Passed the Senate (not yet)
- Sent to the president (not yet)
- Became law (not yet)
Summary (Congressional Research Service)
Major Richard Star Act
This bill allows a veteran with a combat-related disability to receive retirement pay, without reduction, concurrently with their disability compensation. This includes veterans with a combat-related disability and fewer than 20 years of creditable service. (Currently, veterans who receive combat-related special compensation and retirement pay are subject to an offset in retirement pay for concurrent receipt of such benefits.)
Arguments for and against
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Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | D | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2026 | House · On Passage #323 ↗ | Passed | 210–0 | 181–18 |
Who lobbied on this bill
46 lobbying reports from 14 clients mention H.R. 2102. The client pays; the firm does the lobbying. Reports don't say whether the client supports or opposes the bill.
| Client | Lobbying firm | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS | In-house | 8 | 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026 ↗ |
| MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | In-house | 8 | 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026 ↗ |
| ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) | In-house | 6 | 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026 ↗ |
| IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA INC | In-house | 4 | 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026 ↗ |
| WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT | In-house | 4 | 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026 ↗ |
| PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA | In-house | 3 | 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025 ↗ |
| PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA | STEPTOE LLP | 3 | 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026 ↗ |
| AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION | In-house | 2 | 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026 ↗ |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS | In-house | 2 | 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2025 ↗ |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS | In-house | 2 | 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026 ↗ |
| AFL-CIO | In-house | 1 | 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026 ↗ |
| AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY | In-house | 1 | 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026 ↗ |
| K9S FOR WARRIORS, INC. | In-house | 1 | 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2025 ↗ |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC. (DBA VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH) | ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP | 1 | 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026 ↗ |
Source: Lobbying Disclosure Act reports at LDA.gov, retrieved November 12, 2026. We search each report's text for the bill number; one report can cover many issues. The Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.
All actions
- Apr 4, 2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Mar 14, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Mar 14, 2025 — Introduced in House
Questions and answers
What is H.R. 2102?
H.R. 2102 (Major Richard Star Act) was introduced in the House on Mar 14, 2025, sponsored by Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL-12).
Where does H.R. 2102 stand?
In committee. Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
How many cosponsors does H.R. 2102 have?
250: D 156 · R 94.
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