Urge U.S. Congress to pass the "Major Richard Star Act."

This Senate resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act, which would allow veterans with disabilities to receive both their full military retirement pay and VA disability compensation without any reduction. Currently, federal law reduces one benefit dollar-for-dollar against the other for veterans medically retired with fewer than 20 years of service, affecting approximately 50,000 veterans. The proposed legislation would eliminate this offset, enabling eligible veterans to collect both types of benefits simultaneously. The resolution directs this request to federal leaders and the Mississippi congressional delegation for consideration.