United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HR 8973 — Medal of Honor Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Medal of Honor Act This bill increases the rate of special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,388.68 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of monthly special pension of $1,489.73 for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the special pension rates for Medal of Honor recipients and their surviving spouses.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1562(a)(1)

    $1,388.68 → $8,333.33

    This change significantly increases the monthly special pension amount for living Medal of Honor recipients.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1562(a)(2)(A)

    special pension under this section → monthly

    This change specifies that the special pension will be paid monthly to the surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1562(a)(2)(A)

    . → a special pension under this section at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e).

    This change establishes a specific pension rate for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8973 do?
Medal of Honor Act This bill increases the rate of special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,388.68 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of monthly special pension of $1,489.73 for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients.
Who sponsors HR 8973?
HR 8973 is sponsored by Waltz, Michael (Republican) and Nehls, Troy E. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8973?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8973?
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