Medal of Honor Act
Bigger Monthly Pension for Medal of Honor Heroes
Signed Into Law
This legislation has been enacted.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Raises the monthly special pension from about $1,400 to an amount tied to a higher disability pay level set by Veterans Affairs
- Links future pension increases to the same scale Veterans Affairs uses, so payments adjust over time without new laws
- Applies to living Medal of Honor recipients on the official roll across all military branches
- Prevents double raises in the same year if the new formula already bumped the amount once that year
- Extends an existing rule that limits some pension payments in certain long-term care cases through January 31, 2033
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Milestones
Became Public Law No: 119-43.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7976-7977)
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Medal of Honor Act
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