H.R. 695 — 119th Congress
Medal of Honor Act
Sponsor
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119th Congress| Measure | Title |
|---|---|
| H.R. 2071 · Foreign Trade and International Finance | Save Our Shrimpers Act |
Latest action
Dec 1, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-43.
CRS summary
As of Dec 1, 2025Public Law
Medal of Honor Act
This act increases the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients. The act also prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from increasing the amount of the pension for inflation if the amount was already increased during such year.
Additionally, the act extends a limitation on the pension paid to veterans who reside in Medicaid nursing homes and have no spouse or child. Currently, such pensions are limited to $90 per month through November 30, 2031. The act extends this limitation through January 31, 2033.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordFeb 26, 2025 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Full roll callYea — 424: 212 R · 211 D · 1 I
Not Voting — 9: 5 R · 4 D
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Raúl M. Grijalva | AZ |
| Kevin Mullin | CA |
| Brittany Pettersen | CO |
| John B. Larson | CT |
| Doug LaMalfa | CA |
| Cory Mills | FL |
| Mary E. Miller | IL |
| Elise M. Stefanik | NY |
| John W. Rose | TN |
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