Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR0722      — MJR. RICHARD STAR ACT-SUPPORT

Last action — Resolution Adopted

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill urges support for the Major Richard Star Act for retired service members.

The bill calls on Congress to support the Major Richard Star Act, which aims to provide medically retired service members with access to full retirement and pay benefits. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that these individuals receive their entitled benefits.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of medically retired service members may see improved financial stability and support.

Summary

Urges the U.S. Congress to support the Major Richard Star Act to allow medically retired service members to receive full access to their much-deserved retirement and pay benefits.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Resolution Adopted

  2. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  3. Recommends Be Adopted Veterans' Affairs Committee; 016-000-000

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  5. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Dan Swanson

  6. Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Veterans' Affairs

Passed 16 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10000
Republican 6000
Total 16000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (16)
Member Party Vote
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Subjects

finance veterans health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR0722      do?
Urges the U.S. Congress to support the Major Richard Star Act to allow medically retired service members to receive full access to their much-deserved retirement and pay benefits.
Who sponsors HR0722     ?
HR0722      is sponsored by Dan Swanson (Republican), Jay Hoffman (Democrat), and Katie Stuart (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR0722     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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