H.R. 695 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Medal of Honor Act
H.R. 695 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 23, 2025, sponsored by Troy E. Nehls with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 119-43
What it does
Medal of Honor Act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Troy E. Nehls (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 23, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 26, 2025
- Passed the SenateNov 7, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentNov 25, 2025
- Became lawDec 1, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-43. (Dec 1, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 26, 2025 · Passed424–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Medal of Honor ActHouse · Feb 26, 2025
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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