Urges Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act to restore retirement pay for combat-injured veterans.

This bill urges Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act, which would restore military retirement pay for combat-injured veterans who were medically retired before completing 20 years of service. Currently, these veterans lose a portion of their earned retirement pay due to a policy known as the "wounded veteran tax." The bill highlights the financial impact on affected veterans in Arizona, who lose approximately $1,200 per month, totaling over $16.9 million annually in lost income. Restoring these benefits aims to support veteran well-being and economic stability.

Urges Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act to restore retirement pay for combat-injured veterans.

This bill urges Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act, which would restore military retirement pay for combat-injured veterans who were medically retired before completing 20 years of service. Currently, these veterans lose a portion of their earned retirement pay due to a policy known as the "wounded veteran tax." The bill highlights the financial impact on affected veterans in Arizona, who lose approximately $1,200 per month, totaling over $16.9 million annually in lost income. Restoring these benefits aims to support veteran well-being and economic stability.