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House approves measure aiding veterans injured in combat

On November 12, 2026, the House approved a bill permitting veterans who were medically retired due to combat injuries to collect both retirement and disability pay at the same time. The initiative was spearheaded by Mark Takano, who rallied support via a discharge petition.

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The House of Representatives has approved a new bill that allows veterans injured in combat to receive both retirement and disability payments concurrently. This legislation was initiated by California's Mark Takano, following the collection of 218 signatures on a discharge petition to bring it to a vote.

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  • The bill was approved by the House on November 12, 2026.
  • It enables combat-wounded veterans to receive both types of payments.
  • Mark Takano, a California Democrat, led the initiative.
  • Support was garnered through a discharge petition with 218 signatures.
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