REP. VAL HOYLE FORCES A VOTE ON AND SUPPORTS THE MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACT

REP. VAL HOYLE FORCES A VOTE ON AND SUPPORTS THE MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACT

Washington, D.C. - Rep. Hoyle released the following statement after voting for the Major Richard Star Act, which will allow medically retired veterans to receive their disability compensation and full retirement pay without offset.

"Budgets are a statement of values, and we made clear today that veterans' benefits should not subtract from each other," said Rep. Hoyle. "The Fourth Congressional District is home to more veterans than any other district in Oregon and our veterans have earned and deserve every penny of their benefits. They served our country with bravery and honor. It's the least we can do."

Background

The Major Richard Star Act, or H.R. 2102, would end the so-called "Wounded Warrior Tax," which applies to veterans who are forced to medically retire due to combat-related injuries. These veterans do not currently receive their full military retirement pay or their full disability compensation. Instead, their retirement pay is offset, dollar by dollar, by the amount of VA disability pay they receive. The full bill text can be found here.