The House Resolution urges President Donald Trump's administration to support the passage of the Major Richard Star Act, which aims to ensure that combat-wounded, medically retired service members receive appropriate entitlements. It highlights that approximately fifty thousand service members, including many from Louisiana, have been injured in combat and subsequently medically retired. Under current law, these veterans are forced to choose between military retirement pay and Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits, leading to a reduction in their total compensation.

The resolution emphasizes that military retirement and veterans affairs benefits come from separate funds and are intended to honor different sacrifices made by service members. It notes the bipartisan support for the Major Richard Star Act, including five cosponsors from Louisiana, and calls for the urgent need to support combat-wounded veterans. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the President and his cabinet members to reinforce this request.