Federal · 119th Congress
Medal of Honor Act
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
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.
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Other titles2
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.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Medal of Honor ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history14
Dec 1, 2025
PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-43.
Dec 1, 2025
PresidentSigned by President.
Nov 25, 2025
House · FloorPresented to President.
Nov 7, 2025
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 7, 2025
Senate · FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7976-7977)
Nov 7, 2025
SenateSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 27, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 26, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2025
House · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H857)Roll Call 51424–0
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Feb 26, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 695.
Feb 26, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H857-859)
Feb 26, 2025
House · FloorMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Texts
Public Law 119-43LatestPublic LawU.S. Government Publishing OfficeDec 1, 2025The final text sent to the PresidentEnrolled BillU.S. Government Publishing OfficeNov 13, 2025As referred to a Senate committeeReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 27, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 26, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 23, 2025