Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he supports the “Richard Star Act,” a proposal intended to eliminate compensation offsets affecting combat-disabled military retirees. Multiple outlets report that Hegseth’s backing is aimed at ensuring medically retired veterans receive full compensation rather than having benefits reduced through existing offset rules. The reporting is consistent across outlets: Hegseth endorses the legislation and the bill’s stated purpose is to provide combat-disabled servicemembers who are medically retired with compensation that is not diminished by the offset mechanism. The sources do not provide additional legislative details beyond the bill’s name and goal, nor do they outline expected timelines, congressional action status, or estimates of financial impact. The coverage centers on the Defense Secretary’s position toward the legislation and the specific category of beneficiaries—combat-disabled military retirees—who would be affected if the offsets are removed.