Medal of Honor Act

3/5/2025, 8:37 PM

Medal of Honor Act

This bill increases the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,406.73 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of $1,406.73 for the monthly special pension for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients. Both amounts must be adjusted annually for inflation.

Bill 119 HR 695, also known as the "Medal of Honor Pension Improvement Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to raise the special pension given to Medal of Honor recipients. The bill seeks to increase the rate of this pension to provide greater financial support to those who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for their exceptional acts of bravery and sacrifice.

In addition to increasing the pension rate for Medal of Honor recipients, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' benefits and support. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary provided.

Overall, the primary focus of Bill 119 HR 695 is to recognize and honor the extraordinary courage and selflessness of Medal of Honor recipients by providing them with a higher pension rate. This legislation aims to ensure that these individuals receive the financial support they deserve for their heroic actions in service to their country.
Congress
119
Number
HR - 695
Introduced on
2025-01-23
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/23/2025
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Medal of Honor Act

This bill increases the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,406.73 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of $1,406.73 for the monthly special pension for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients. Both amounts must be adjusted annually for inflation.

Bill 119 HR 695, also known as the "Medal of Honor Pension Improvement Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to raise the special pension given to Medal of Honor recipients. The bill seeks to increase the rate of this pension to provide greater financial support to those who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for their exceptional acts of bravery and sacrifice.

In addition to increasing the pension rate for Medal of Honor recipients, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' benefits and support. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary provided.

Overall, the primary focus of Bill 119 HR 695 is to recognize and honor the extraordinary courage and selflessness of Medal of Honor recipients by providing them with a higher pension rate. This legislation aims to ensure that these individuals receive the financial support they deserve for their heroic actions in service to their country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

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Member:  
Jefferson Van Drew
Member:  
Monica De La Cruz
Member:  
Chris Pappas
Bill Update Alert:  
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
Vote Totals:  
119 1st 51 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Committee:  
Veterans' Affairs
Committee:  
Veterans' Affairs

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/25/2025

Medal of Honor Act

This bill increases the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,406.73 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of $1,406.73 for the monthly special pension for surviving spouses of...

Latest Action2/27/2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.