S 214 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

MEDAL Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-01-23· Sponsored by Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.(2025-05-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends Act of 2025 or the MEDAL Act of 2025 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.…

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Cosponsors (7)

2 Democrats5 Republicans