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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced March 4, 2025 by Stephanie I. Bice · Last progress 1 year ago
Expands benefits for National Guard members injured while on State active duty. If a Guard member becomes disabled during State-ordered duty, that disability can now qualify them for military disability retirement, and they can receive VA hospital care and medical services for that condition and related issues.
Retired pay may be reduced to prevent double payment when the same disability is covered by other Federal or State benefits. VA care is limited to available appropriations, and any reimbursement to VA comes only after reasonable third‑party claims (like insurance or workers’ compensation) are pursued first.