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Medal of Honor Act

USA119th CongressHR-695| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2025
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Medal of Honor Act, aims to substantially increase the special monthly pension provided to recipients of the Medal of Honor. It amends title 38, United States Code, to replace the current fixed pension rate with a new calculation. The new rate will be equal to the monthly compensation paid to a veteran without dependents who has a 100% disability rating, further increased to the next intermediate rate. This change ensures a more significant and dynamic pension for these distinguished individuals. The bill also clarifies how annual increases to this special pension are applied, stipulating that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall not increase the amount in a year if it was already increased by other means during that same year. Furthermore, it extends the duration of certain limits on pension payments. Specifically, the date for these limits is moved from November 30, 2031, to January 31, 2033 .

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8973
Medal of Honor Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1514
Medal of Honor Act
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 26, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 26, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H857-859)
Feb 26, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 695.
Feb 26, 2025
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)
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Feb 26, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 7, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7976-7977)
Nov 7, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 7, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 7, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 7, 2025
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 25, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 1, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 1, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-43.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8973
    Medal of Honor Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1514
    Medal of Honor Act


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 26, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 26, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H857-859)


  • February 26, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 695.


  • February 26, 2025
    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)
    View Vote


  • February 26, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 27, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 7, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7976-7977)


  • November 7, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 7, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 7, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 7, 2025
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 25, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 1, 2025
    Signed by President.


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

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-214: MEDAL Act of 2025
Inflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation

Medal of Honor Act

USA119th CongressHR-695| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2025
This legislation, titled the Medal of Honor Act, aims to substantially increase the special monthly pension provided to recipients of the Medal of Honor. It amends title 38, United States Code, to replace the current fixed pension rate with a new calculation. The new rate will be equal to the monthly compensation paid to a veteran without dependents who has a 100% disability rating, further increased to the next intermediate rate. This change ensures a more significant and dynamic pension for these distinguished individuals. The bill also clarifies how annual increases to this special pension are applied, stipulating that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall not increase the amount in a year if it was already increased by other means during that same year. Furthermore, it extends the duration of certain limits on pension payments. Specifically, the date for these limits is moved from November 30, 2031, to January 31, 2033 .

Bill Text Versions

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5 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8973
Medal of Honor Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1514
Medal of Honor Act
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 26, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 26, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H857-859)
Feb 26, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 695.
Feb 26, 2025
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)
View Vote
Feb 26, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 7, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7976-7977)
Nov 7, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 7, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 7, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 7, 2025
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 25, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 1, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 1, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-43.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8973
    Medal of Honor Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1514
    Medal of Honor Act


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 26, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 26, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H857-859)


  • February 26, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 695.


  • February 26, 2025
    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)
    View Vote


  • February 26, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 27, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 7, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7976-7977)


  • November 7, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 7, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 7, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 7, 2025
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 25, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 1, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 1, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-43.
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-214: MEDAL Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Inflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation