H.R. 695 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-43
Medal of Honor Act
4 sections in the law; 1 added after the bill was introduced.
Signed December 1, 2025 · Introduced January 23, 2025 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX-22) · 4 cosponsors (1 D, 3 R)
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- Sec. 1 Short title, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 2 Findings, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 3 Increase in Department of Veterans Affairs special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 4 Extension of certain limits on payments of pension, added in Engrossed in House
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Official title
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 summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
This act increases the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients. The act also prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from increasing the amount of the pension for inflation if the amount was already increased during such year.
Additionally, the act extends a limitation on the pension paid to veterans who reside in Medicaid nursing homes and have no spouse or child. Currently, such pensions are limited to $90 per month through November 30, 2031. The act extends this limitation through January 31, 2033.
How it grew
1 section added after the bill was introduced
The bill had 3 sections when it was introduced. A section counts as added when it can’t be traced to the introduced text through the earlier versions and no introduced section has the same heading. Being added says nothing about whether a section is good or bad, or why it was added.
- Sec. 4Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionFirst appears in: Engrossed in House
How it became law
- IntroducedJan 23
- CommitteeNov 7
- HouseFeb 26
- SenateNov 7
- SignedDec 1
As introduced: 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.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (16)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX)
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
3 sections
Cosponsor joined
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H857)
- Text: Engrossed in House
4 sections: 1 added, 1 reworded
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Text: Referred in Senate
4 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7976-7977)
SenateSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
4 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-43.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
Original cosponsors
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX)
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
3 sections
Cosponsor joined
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H857)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 695.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H857-859)
HouseMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Text: Engrossed in House
4 sections: 1 added, 1 reworded
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Text: Referred in Senate
4 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7976-7977)
SenateSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
4 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-43.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 4 cosponsors.
Every section
All 4 sections, in order
From the enrolled bill text on GovInfo. Read any section in full on Congress.gov.
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Findings
- Sec. 3Increase in Department of Veterans Affairs special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients
- Sec. 4Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionAdded in: Engrossed in House
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX-22)
- Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO-4)
- Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX-15)
- Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-1)
- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ-2)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)