HR 695

Medal of Honor Act

Summary

Medal of Honor Act 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.

Bill status

Status
Became law
Sponsor
Rep. Troy E. Nehls [R-TX-22]
Cosponsors
4
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Introduced
2025-01-23
Latest action
2025-12-01: Became Public Law No: 119-43.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-12-01: Became Public Law No: 119-43.
  • 2025-12-01: Became Public Law No: 119-43.
  • 2025-12-01: Signed by President.
  • 2025-12-01: Signed by President.
  • 2025-11-25: Presented to President.

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