House Resolution 58 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patrice “Penni” McClammyRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Urging the United States Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act

Summary

This resolution urges Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act to end the offset between military retirement pay and VA disability compensation so eligible veterans can receive both benefits.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, federal law would be amended to allow eligible veterans to receive both full Department of Defense retirement pay and VA disability compensation without an offset. The change targets the current dollar-for-dollar offset that affects certain medically retired veterans, especially those with less than 20 years of service. It notes that about 50,000 veterans are affected and that the average monthly loss is about $1,200. The resolution emphasizes support for the act and its importance for Alabama's veteran population.

Who It Affects

• Veterans with disabilities who are medically retired, particularly those with fewer than 20 years of service, who would be able to receive both full retirement pay and VA disability compensation without offset.
• Alabama's veteran population and veteran organizations, which have endorsed the Major Richard Star Act and would benefit from the policy change.

Key Provisions

• Urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102, S. 1032).
• Aims to remove the offset between DoD retirement pay and VA disability compensation so eligible veterans can receive both benefits in full.
• Notes that roughly 50,000 veterans are affected and that the average monthly loss is about $1,200.
• Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and Alabama's congressional delegation.

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Subjects

Resolutions