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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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 payable to Medal of Honor recipients, which is the highest and most prestigious military decoration in the United States. The bill would raise the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,388.68 to $8,333.33, in recognition of their extraordinary gallantry and heroic actions that went "beyond the call of duty." Additionally, the bill specifies that the surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients will receive a monthly special pension of $1,489.73, which will be adjusted over time.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Troy Nehls (R)*,
Brian Babin (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Monica De La Cruz (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Michael Waltz (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 03/09/2023)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Veterans Affairs
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1514/all-info | 03/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1514/BILLS-118hr1514ih.pdf | 03/28/2023 |
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