The resolution urges the United States Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102, S. 1032), which aims to amend federal law to allow veterans with disabilities to receive their full Department of Defense retirement pay and Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without a dollar-for-dollar offset. Currently, veterans who are medically retired with fewer than 20 years of service face significant financial hardship due to this offset, resulting in an average loss of $1,200 per month in benefits. Approximately 50,000 veterans, including those with combat-related injuries, are affected by this policy, which the resolution highlights as an injustice that needs to be corrected.

The resolution emphasizes the bipartisan support for the Major Richard Star Act in Congress and the endorsement from various veterans' organizations, reflecting the urgent need to address the financial burdens faced by disabled veterans. It recognizes the sacrifices made by Alabama's large veteran population and calls on Congress to fulfill its duty to support these individuals by ensuring they receive the full benefits they have earned through their service, regardless of their length of service. The resolution concludes by directing copies to key federal leaders to advocate for the passage of the Act.