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Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act

USA119th CongressHR-803| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2025
Joseph D. Morelle

Joseph D. Morelle

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Claudia Tenney (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to modify title 38, United States Code, to permit surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients to concurrently receive a special pension and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) . Under current law, these two benefits cannot be received at the same time, often forcing beneficiaries to choose one over the other. The proposed legislation achieves this by striking subparagraph (C) from section 1562(a)(2) of title 38. This amendment would eliminate the prohibition on concurrent receipt, thereby ensuring that eligible surviving spouses can receive both forms of financial support without restriction.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8972
Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-841
Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8972
    Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-841
    Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Conflicts and warsVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation

Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act

USA119th CongressHR-803| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2025
This bill aims to modify title 38, United States Code, to permit surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients to concurrently receive a special pension and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) . Under current law, these two benefits cannot be received at the same time, often forcing beneficiaries to choose one over the other. The proposed legislation achieves this by striking subparagraph (C) from section 1562(a)(2) of title 38. This amendment would eliminate the prohibition on concurrent receipt, thereby ensuring that eligible surviving spouses can receive both forms of financial support without restriction.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8972
Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-841
Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8972
    Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-841
    Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Joseph D. Morelle

Joseph D. Morelle

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Claudia Tenney (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation