S 214 119th Congress Senate In Committee

MEDAL Act of 2025

Latest action: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86. · May 21, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends Act of 2025 or the MEDAL Act of 2025 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Independent · TX
Cosponsors (7)
Sen. CottonSen. BuddSen. JusticeSen. CornynSen. HassanSen. WarnockSen. Mullin

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