118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1514 — Medal of Honor Act

“To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Mar 9, 2023

Last action Mar 9, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 9, 2023

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Referred

Mar 9, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill increases the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,619.34 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of $1,489.73 for the monthly special pension for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients. Both amounts must be adjusted annually for inflation.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Mar 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.