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Ending Military Retirement Pay Reductions for Qualified Disabled Veterans.

This bill amends the law to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces to receive both military retired pay and disability compensation. It specifically extends concurrent receipt authority to qualified retirees with service-connected disabilities rated less than 50 percent. The amendments take effect retroactively as of January 1, 2021, applying to payments for months beginning on or after that date.
Key points
Extends concurrent receipt of benefits to qualified retirees with disability ratings below 50 percent.
Eliminates the dollar-for-dollar offset of retired pay by disability compensation for these eligible veterans.
The changes are effective retroactively to January 1, 2021.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_303
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Process start date: 2025-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Retired Pay Restoration Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_303.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends concurrent receipt of benefits to qualified retirees with disability ratings below 50 percent.
  • Eliminates the dollar-for-dollar offset of retired pay by disability compensation for these eligible veterans.
  • The changes are effective retroactively to January 1, 2021.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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Benefits Security