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Introduced
03/18/2019
03/18/2019
In Committee
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide payment of Medal of Honor special pension under such title to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Valuing Our Widows and Widowers Act or the Veterans VOW Act, amends Title 38 of the United States Code to provide payment of the Medal of Honor special pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient. The bill sets the current rate of the special pension at $1,329.58 and establishes requirements for the surviving spouse to receive the pension, such as being married to the recipient for at least one year or having a child born of the marriage. The bill also includes conforming amendments to existing law related to the Medal of Honor special pension.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Conor Lamb (D)*,
Lou Correa (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Michael Doyle (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Hank Johnson (D),
Brian Mast (R),
Jim McGovern (D),
Last Action
Subcommittee Hearings Held. (on 05/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1826/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1826/BILLS-116hr1826ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1826/BILLS-116hr1826ih.pdf.pdf |
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