Medal of Honor Act
The summary
What this bill does
Medal of Honor Act
This bill increases the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,406.73 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of $1,406.73 for the monthly special pension for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients. Both amounts must be adjusted annually for inflation.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
U.S. Representative - TX District 22 · R-TX
Roll-call vote
The vote, by member
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Democrats
· 215 votes211yea
4not voting
Republicans
· 217 votes212yea
5not voting
Independents
· 1 votes1yea
The House floor · 433 votes
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | HR |
| Bill Number | 695 |
| Origin Chamber | House |
| Current Status | Became Public Law No: 119-43. |
| Policy Area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | January 23, 2025 |
| Latest Action | December 1, 2025 |
| Cosponsors | 4 · House vote 424–0 · 1 views |
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