Veterans’ Benefits Bill Clears Hurdle | Virginia Beach News

Veterans’ benefits just got a major boost as House Democrats successfully launched a discharge petition to force a vote on the Major Richard Star Act — a bill that would let combat-injured vets keep both their VA disability pay and military retirement without trade-offs. With 218 signatures, including key Republican support, the bill now bypasses committee delays and heads toward a floor vote, likely in November. Meanwhile, GOP-backed alternatives face backlash for funding cuts to other VA services, leaving the Star Act as the clear path forward for these deserving service members.

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