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Congress·Enacted·H.R. 695

Bigger Monthly Pension for Medal of Honor Heroes

Medal of Honor Act

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Signed Into Law

This legislation has been enacted.

Legislative Progress

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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
Veterans

Milestones

12 milestones21 actions
Dec 1, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-43.

Dec 1, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-43.

Dec 1, 2025

Signed by President.

Dec 1, 2025

Signed by President.

Nov 25, 2025House

Presented to President.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralFeb 26, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

424
0
Democrat
211 – 0 · 4
Republican
213 – 0 · 5
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Medal of Honor Act

Bill NumberHR 695
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-43.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(4)
D: 1R: 3

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