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To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
1/11/2023, 1:29 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 3491
This bill increases the special monthly pension for living Medal of Honor recipients.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall not make an annual pension increase for such recipients, effective December 1, 2016, if the increased monthly pension under this Act takes effect before such date. If the VA does not make the December 1, 2016 increase, however, annual increases shall resume as of December 1, 2017.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3491
Bill HR 3491 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 11, 2015. Bill HR 3491 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on September 11, 2015. Bill HR 3491's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of September 25, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3491
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3491
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional tributes
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3491
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
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