Medal of Honor Act
Became lawMedal of Honor Act 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.
Dec 1, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-43.
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The Medal of Honor Act increases the special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, aligning it with certain veteran compensation rates. It also extends limits on pension payments. The bill is focused on recognizing the valor of Medal of Honor recipients through financial means.