CA AJR15California Assembly Joint Resolution 15, known as the Major Richard Star Act, urges the United States Congress to pass legislation ensuring that veterans with disabilities receive their full Department of Defense retirement pay and Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without any offset. This means that combat-injured veterans would not have their military retirement pay reduced due to receiving disability compensation. ([calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org](https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202520260ajr15?utm_source=openai))
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) has highlighted the Major Richard Star Act as a high priority, emphasizing its importance in ending the pay offset that affects tens of thousands of combat-injured veterans. MOAA continues to advocate for its passage during the 119th session of Congress. ([moaa.org](https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2026-news-articles/benefits/moaa-sitrep-the-major-richard-star-act/?utm_source=openai))
No significant negative media coverage or opposition to the Major Richard Star Act has been identified. The bill has received bipartisan support, passing both the California Assembly and Senate unanimously, indicating broad consensus on the issue. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/CA/votes/AJR15/2025?utm_source=openai))
Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.
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