HR 695

Medal of Honor Act

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US Congress

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119th Congress (2025-2026)

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Jun 14, 2026, 3:57 AM

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Bill overview

This bill, the Medal of Honor Act, significantly increases the financial support provided to Medal of Honor recipients and their surviving spouses. It raises the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,406.73 to $8,333.33, and establishes a monthly pension of $1,406.73 for the spouses of those recipients. These payments are intended to reflect the extraordinary service and sacrifice of those honored with the nation’s highest military award and will be adjusted annually for inflation.

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2025-12-01

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11/7/2025SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7976-7977)
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11/7/2025Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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11/7/2025SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7976-7977)
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11/7/2025Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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2/26/2025House

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Cliff Bentz Stephanie I. Bice

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HR 695

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