House Second Reading
Summary
The bill is a concurrent memorial asking the United States Congress to enact the Major Richard Star Act, which would allow combat‑injured veterans who were medically retired before 20 years of service to receive both military retirement pay and VA disability compensation. It focuses on about 1,172 Arizona veterans who currently lose roughly $1,200 per month, amounting to more than $16.9 million in lost income each year. Restoring these earnings is presented as a means to improve veterans’ financial stability and community well‑being.
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