Mark Takano (D-CA)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.
A Democratic resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House 271–135
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 1247 sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider the bill H.R. 2102, which is also known as the "Major Richard Star Act." This resolution allows the House to immediately consider the bill and waives all points of order against it. It provides one hour of debate equally divided among specific committee leaders and allows for one motion to recommit before final passage. Additionally, the resolution requires the Clerk to transmit the passed message to the Senate within three calendar days. Ultimately, the underlying bill amends title 10 of the United States Code regarding concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for certain disability retirees with combat-related disabilities.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill directly improves the financial standing of combat-related disability retirees.
- Scored +7
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill provides increased financial compensation for service-connected disabilities.
- Scored +7
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill increases benefits for certain disabled military retirees by allowing concurrent receipt of disability and retired pay.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision. Passed 271 yes · 135 no
11/12/2026 · Roll call 322 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
- The House: a vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it A committee can hold a measure indefinitely. This asks the whole chamber to take it away from the committee and bring it to the floor. If it fails, the measure stays where it was. Motion to discharge agreed to 245 yes · 175 no
11/11/2026 · Roll call 320 · recorded as “On Motion to Discharge”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 of the Amendment: This section updates the rules so that the retired pay of an eligible combat-related disabled uniformed services retiree, who retired under chapter 61 with fewer than 20 years of service, is not subject to reduction under specific sections of title 38. This is a positive outcome because it ensures these specific veterans can receive their retired pay without reductions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill provides increased financial compensation for service-connected disabilities. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill directly improves the financial standing of combat-related disability retirees. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill benefits military retirees with combat-related disabilities by allowing concurrent pay.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill increases benefits for certain disabled military retirees by allowing concurrent receipt of disability and retired pay.
The version one chamber actually passed
What changed from Introduced in House: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
- 11/12/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 271 - 135 (Roll no. 322).
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 271 - 135 (Roll no. 322).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6194-6195)
- 11/11/2026
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1247, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered without objection.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1247.
- Considered from the Discharge Calendar. (consideration: CR H6162-6166)
- Consideration initiated from the Discharge Calendar.
- On motion to discharge Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 175 (Roll no. 320).
- Mr. Takano moved to discharge.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the rule, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Takano motion to discharge.
- MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE - Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, Mr. Takano called up motion No. 8, to discharge the Committee on Rules from further consideration of H. Res. 1247.
- 11/9/2026
- NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE - Mr. Takano notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to discharge the Committee on Rules from further consideration of H. Res. 1247 pursuant to clause 2(c) of rule XV. The Chair announced that the House will entertain the gentleman's motion within two legislative days.
- 9/15/2026
- Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Takano. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
- 5/21/2026
- Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Takano. Petition No: 119-22. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026052122">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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