H.R. 695House bill · 119th CongressSigned into lawArmed Forces and National Security

Medal of Honor Act

Sponsored byTroy E. NehlsR-TX-22Introduced Jan 23, 2025Full text on congress.gov ↗

Latest action (Dec 1, 2025) No: 119-43.

What it does

Congressional Research Service, Dec 1, 2025

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.

Face Value

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What Congress did

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  • On , as Amendeddecisive vote

    House · Feb 26, 2025

    A fast-track vote: no amendments, short debate, and two thirds needed to pass. Used for bills expected to be uncontroversial.

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