Veterans

This bill increases the special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients by tying the payment rate to standard veterans' compensation. It amends law to set the pension equal to the monthly rate for veterans without dependents (under 38 U.S.C. §1114(m)), adjusted to the next intermediate rate. The change automatically updates annually based on changes to the standard rate, with a cap preventing multiple increases in a single year. It directly affects all living Medal of Honor recipients currently receiving the $1,406.73 monthly pension. The law took effect December 1, 2025, after passing both chambers earlier that year.