Petition to force vote on Major Richard Star Act hits signature target
Mace's signature brought the petition to the threshold needed to seek a House floor vote on the veterans' benefits bill.
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Published Sep 16, 2026
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A House discharge petition reached the 218 signatures needed to force a vote on the Major Richard Star Act, with Rep. Nancy Mace providing the final signature. A floor vote is unlikely before November, and the bill faces concerns over its projected cost.
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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1
Provided the final signature on the discharge petition to force a vote on the Major Richard Star Act.
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Mike Bost
R · IL-12
Introduced an alternative veterans' bill that would fund the Richard Star Act alongside other measures, with future disability claims for tinnitus and sleep apnea reduced.
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