Major Richard Star Act

The Major Richard Star Act is a federal bill aimed at providing benefits to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their service. The key provisions of the bill include expanding healthcare coverage for veterans affected by toxic exposure, streamlining the process for receiving benefits, and enhancing research into the health effects of toxic exposures. This bill seeks to address the challenges faced by veterans who have suffered from illnesses related to toxic exposures during their military service, ensuring they receive the necessary support and care.

• 2023-03-01: Introduced in House

• 2023-03-01: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

• 2023-03-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

• 2023-05-31: Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Bilirakis.

• 2023-06-21: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

• 2023-06-21: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

• 2023-07-18: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 118-149, Part I.

• 2023-07-18: Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.

• 2023-07-18: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.