What does Preamble of S 1032 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans’ disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes,' aims to modify existing law. The legislation proposes amendments to title 10 of the United States Code. A key focus is enabling disability retirees with combat-related disabilities to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay concurrently.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 1032 do?

This bill is formally titled the Major Richard Star Act.

What does ELIGIBILITY OF DISABILITY RETIREES WITH COMBAT-RELATED of S 1032 do?

This section amends Title 10 and Title 38 of the United States Code to modify rules regarding the concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay. Specifically, it amends sections 1413a(b)(3) and 1414(b) to ensure that retired pay is not subject to reduction under sections 5304 and 5305 of Title 38 for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities. The amendments also revise section 1414 of Title 10, including striking sentences and subparagraphs, redesignating subsections, and updating the section heading and table of sections. A conforming amendment is made to section 1413a(f) of Title 10. These changes are effective on the first day of the first month beginning after the date of enactment and apply to payments for months beginning on or after that date.

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Major Richard Star Act — S. 1032

Last updated: 3/13/2025 · Introduced: 3/13/2025

Author: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows disability retirees with combat-related disabilities to receive both veterans’ disability compensation and retired pay concurrently without reduction.
The bill modifies sections of Title 10 and Title 38 of the United States Code to implement these changes.
These changes apply to payments beginning one month after the bill's enactment.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2102(In Committee)Official page

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