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Amends 38 U.S.C. 5503(d)(7) by striking 'November 30, 2031' and inserting 'January 31, 2033'.
Amends 38 U.S.C. 1562 by modifying subsection (a)(1) to replace a specified rate with a reference to a new subparagraph (B) that defines the rate in terms of monthly compensation under section 1114(m) increased to the next intermediate rate under section 1114(p), and by adding paragraph (2) to subsection (e) prohibiting an additional increase in the same year if the amount was otherwise increased during that year.
This bill raises the VA’s special monthly pension for living Medal of Honor recipients to about $8,333 and sets a $1,406.73 monthly pension for surviving spouses. Both amounts must go up each year to keep pace with inflation. It also recognizes the extraordinary bravery of Medal of Honor recipients noted in the bill’s findings.
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MEDAL Act of 2025
Introduced January 23, 2025 by Troy E. Nehls · Last progress December 1, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
President of the United States
Became Public Law No: 119-43.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.