S. 214 · 119th Congress
MEDAL Act of 2025
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ted Cruz
- Introduced
- 2025-01-23
- Latest action
- 2025-05-21 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Summary
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.