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H.R. 8973 (117th)

Medal of Honor Act

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Introduced

22 September 2022

Last action

11 October 2022 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Sponsors

Troy Nehls, Michael Waltz

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

3 January 2025

Defence

Summary

Medal of Honor Act This bill increases the rate of special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,388.68 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of monthly special pension of $1,489.73 for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients.

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Timeline

  1. 22 September 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 September 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 September 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 October 2022

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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