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MEDAL Act of 2025
5/22/2025, 12:18 PM
Summary of Bill S 214
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of S 214
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 214
Bill S 214 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill S 214 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2025. Bill S 214's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of May 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 214
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 214
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Inflation and prices
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 214
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 214
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