Rep. Nancy Mace Statement on House Passage of Major Richard Star Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 12, 2026) – Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) released the following statement after voting YES to pass the Major Richard Star Act in the U.S. House of Representatives:

“These veterans were wounded defending our nation. They earned every dollar of their military retirement pay and their VA disability compensation. They should never have to choose between the two.

“We signed the discharge petition as the 218th and final signature because we were done waiting for Washington to act. Today, we voted YES to pass this legislation and deliver the benefits these veterans have rightfully earned. This is a huge win for combat-wounded veterans who have spent years fighting for what is rightfully theirs. Now it's time for the Senate to do its job and get this across the finish line. Our veterans have waited long enough.”

The Major Richard Star Act would allow medically retired veterans with combat-related disabilities to receive their full military retirement pay and VA disability compensation without an offset. The legislation would benefit approximately 59,000 combat-injured veterans.

Rep. Mace became the 218th and final signature on the discharge petition in September, securing the threshold needed to force the legislation to the House floor. 

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