The resolution introduced on March 5, 2026, 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 any offset. Currently, federal law imposes a dollar-for-dollar offset for veterans who are medically retired with less than twenty years of service, resulting in significant financial hardship for approximately fifty thousand combat-wounded veterans nationwide. This offset leads to an average loss of over one thousand dollars per month in benefits, despite the distinct nature of military retirement and disability compensation.

The resolution highlights the bipartisan support for the Major Richard Star Act in Congress and its endorsement by various veterans service organizations, emphasizing the need to rectify this longstanding inequity. It acknowledges the advocacy efforts of veterans and their families who have faced physical, psychological, and financial burdens due to the offset policy. The West Virginia Legislature recognizes the impact of this issue on the state's veterans and calls for swift congressional action to ensure that these individuals receive the full benefits they have earned through their service. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send copies to key federal officials to promote awareness and support for the legislation.