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S. 214 — MEDAL Act of 2025 — Project Euthyna

The public record · 119th Congress

MEDAL Act of 2025

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.

Other titles

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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

MEDAL Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced

Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 214·Senate·Bill·Armed Forces and National Security

Sen. Ted Cruz(Republican-Texas)·

Jan 23, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

May 21, 2025

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.

Documents

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Bill text

Jan 23, 2025As introduced in the Senate

Plain-language summaries

Jan 23, 2025Introduced in Senate

Where it stands

In committee — the Senate

On the floor — the Senate

In committee — the House

On the floor — the House

Resolving differences

With the President

Became law

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