HR 8913 · 94th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to increase the monthly pension of Congressional Medal of Honor holders to $400, and to provide a similar pension to widows of individuals who were awarded such medal posthumously.

Introduced 1975-07-25· Sponsored by Rep. Burke, James A. [D-MA-11]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1975-07-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes an increase to $400 (presently $100) in the monthly pension paid to veterans who are Congressional Medal of Honor holders. Authorizes a similar pension, in the same amount to widows of individuals who were awarded such medal posthumously. Provides that this Act shall take effect July 4, 1975. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 562; adds 38 U.S.C. 563)…

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