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.

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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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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 July 1975

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