H.R. 695 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Medal of Honor Act
Increases Medal of Honor recipients' monthly pension and extends nursing home pension limitations. AI-read
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Dec 1, 2025 (Public Law). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 House roll 50 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedMedal of Honor Act | D 211–0 · R 213–0 |
Passed 424–0 |
Latest action
Dec 1, 2025 · Became Public Law No: 119-43.