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.

2/13/2025, 11:56 AM

Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends Act of 2025 or the MEDAL Act of 2025

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 s 214, also known as the "Medal of Honor Pension Improvement Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to make changes to title 38 of the United States Code. Specifically, the bill seeks to increase the special pension that is currently paid to recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the US government.

The bill proposes to raise the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, in order to provide them with increased financial support and recognition for their extraordinary acts of valor and sacrifice. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to the special pension, although specific details on these purposes are not provided in the summary.

Overall, the Bill 119 s 214 is focused on honoring and supporting Medal of Honor recipients by increasing the pension they receive, and it is intended to provide them with additional financial assistance and recognition for their heroic actions.
Congress
119
Number
S - 214
Introduced on
2025-01-23
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends Act of 2025 or the MEDAL Act of 2025

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 s 214, also known as the "Medal of Honor Pension Improvement Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to make changes to title 38 of the United States Code. Specifically, the bill seeks to increase the special pension that is currently paid to recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the US government.

The bill proposes to raise the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, in order to provide them with increased financial support and recognition for their extraordinary acts of valor and sacrifice. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to the special pension, although specific details on these purposes are not provided in the summary.

Overall, the Bill 119 s 214 is focused on honoring and supporting Medal of Honor recipients by increasing the pension they receive, and it is intended to provide them with additional financial assistance and recognition for their heroic actions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.

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Ted Budd
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Tom Cotton
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Ted Cruz
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James C. Justice
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Medal of Honor Act
Committee:  
Veterans' Affairs

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/17/2025

Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends Act of 2025 or the MEDAL Act of 2025

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

Latest Action1/23/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.