The bill, H. 4575, is a concurrent resolution from the South Carolina General Assembly that aims to memorialize the United States Congress to adopt the Major Richard Star Act. This legislation seeks to allow all medically retired service members to receive full access to their retirement pay and benefits without the current restrictions that reduce retirement pay based on disability compensation. The resolution highlights the case of Major Richard Star, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran who was forced to retire due to a lung cancer diagnosis linked to his service, which prevented him from receiving his full retirement and disability benefits.

The resolution emphasizes the financial impact of the current rules, which affect an estimated 50,000 retired service members who are ineligible for concurrent benefits, resulting in an average offset of approximately $1,900 a month. It calls for the removal of these restrictions to ensure that all medically retired service members can access their full benefits, honoring the sacrifices made by veterans like Major Richard Star. The resolution reflects the commitment of the South Carolina General Assembly to advocate for the rights and benefits of veterans.