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Introduced
09/22/2022
09/22/2022
In Committee
10/11/2022
10/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medal of Honor Act, aims to increase the special pension paid to Medal of Honor recipients by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it would raise the monthly pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,388.68 to $8,333.33, and provide surviving spouses with a monthly special pension of $1,489.73, adjustable over time. The bill highlights the Medal of Honor as the highest and most prestigious military decoration, recognizing the extraordinary bravery, commitment, and heroic actions of its recipients who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 10/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8973/all-info | 09/23/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8973/BILLS-117hr8973ih.pdf | 10/10/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8973/BILLS-117hr8973ih.pdf.pdf | 10/10/2022 |
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