H.R. 695 · Signed into law · Armed Forces and National Security

Medal of Honor Act

Sponsor: Troy E. Nehls (R-TX)

What it does

• Increases the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,406.73 to $8,333.33.
• Establishes a monthly special pension of $1,406.73 for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients.
• Requires both pension amounts to be adjusted annually for inflation.

Official summary

Medal of Honor Act 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.

Latest action

Dec 1, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-43.

Committee: Senate Veterans' Affairs