MEDAL Act of 2025
This bill increases the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,406.73 to $8,333.33 under Title 38, U.S. Code. It directly affects current living recipients of the Medal of Honor, who are recognized for extraordinary military valor. The key provision amends the existing pension rate to reflect a substantial financial adjustment for these veterans. Surviving spouses' pension amounts remain unchanged at $1,406.73, as specified in the bill. The change aims to better honor recipients' service and sacrifice through enhanced financial support.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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