Medal of Honor Act
HR 1514, the Medal of Honor Act, increases monthly pension payments for living recipients of the Medal of Honor and their surviving spouses. It amends federal law to raise the monthly pension for living recipients from $1,388.68 to $8,333.33. For surviving spouses, the monthly pension is set at $1,489.73, with adjustments over time. The bill directly affects current Medal of Honor recipients and their spouses by increasing their financial benefits under existing law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
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Introduced Mar 9, 2023
Last action Mar 9, 2023
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Mar 9, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Mar 9, 2023
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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