119-HRES-1247 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary — H.Res. 1247 (Major Richard Star Act rule)

Headline Summary: This resolution sets up floor debate and a vote on the Major Richard Star Act, which would end the “pay offset” so eligible combat‑injured veterans can receive both their full military retirement pay and VA disability compensation. [1]govinfo.gov / U.S. GPO — H. Res. 1247 (IH) text on GovInfo

What It Does: H.Res. 1247 is a procedural measure. If adopted, the House immediately takes up H.R. 2102 (the Major Richard Star Act) under a structured debate, deems a substitute amendment adopted, waives certain procedural hurdles, allows one motion to recommit, and (if H.R. 2102 later passes) directs the Clerk to notify the Senate within three calendar days. In plain terms: it clears the path for a vote on the Star Act. [1]govinfo.gov / U.S. GPO — H. Res. 1247 (IH) text on GovInfo

• Veterans’ groups — including MOAA, the VFW, the American Legion, and Wounded Warrior Project — back the bill, calling the offset unfair to combat‑injured retirees. [2]MOAA — MOAA SITREP: The Major Richard Star Act (cosponsor counts, background)
• Many lawmakers in both parties support it; advocacy tallies show hundreds of bipartisan cosponsors in the House and Senate this Congress. [2]MOAA — MOAA SITREP: The Major Richard Star Act (cosponsor counts, background)

• Budget‑focused lawmakers and staff have raised cost concerns, pointing to past Congressional Budget Office estimates for a similar prior bill that projected multi‑billion‑dollar increases in direct spending and related accrual costs. [3]congress.gov
• Some policy analysts also worry about expanding “concurrent receipt” beyond current law, citing precedent and broader budget trade‑offs. [4]Congressional Research Service — CRS: Defense Primer — Concurrent Receipt of Mi…

What’s Next: The resolution was referred to the House Rules Committee on April 30, 2026; on May 21, 2026, a discharge petition was filed to force the House to take it up. A successful discharge requires signatures from a House majority (218); if the House then adopts the rule, H.R. 2102 comes to the floor under the terms it sets. [1]govinfo.gov / U.S. GPO — H. Res. 1247 (IH) text on GovInfo