House Secures Enough Signatures to Force Vote on Veterans' Benefits Bill

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Published: 2026-09-16
Category: us
Source: Congresswoman Nancy Mace
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Congresswoman Nancy Mace announced that the Major Richard Star Act has garnered the 218th signature needed to force a vote on the House floor. This bipartisan bill aims to eliminate the offset that reduces benefits for combat-injured veterans who receive both Combat-Related Special Compensation and retirement pay, ensuring they receive their full entitled benefits. The achievement of this threshold paves the way for a crucial legislative vote.

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