Bills · HR 695
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 695Inflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation
Medal of Honor Act
INTRO JAN 23· LAST ACTION DEC 1
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts how the nation honors its most distinguished military heroes. By increasing the special pension for Medal of Honor recipients and linking it to other veteran disability rates, the bill ensures that these individuals receive more substantial and consistently increasing financial support, better reflecting the immense value of their sacrifice and bravery.
Additionally, the bill extends protections for a vulnerable group of veterans in nursing homes. Without these limits, a greater portion of their pension could go directly to the cost of their care, potentially leaving them with less for personal expenses. By extending the expiration date, the bill continues to provide a safety net for these veterans for a longer period, affecting their quality of life and potentially the financial burden on their families or caregivers.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the special monthly pension paid to Medal of Honor recipients.
This provides greater financial recognition for those who have performed extraordinary acts of valor.
PROVISION 02
Ties the new pension rate to a specific formula based on existing veteran disability compensation rates.
This ensures the pension will likely increase automatically over time, keeping pace with other veteran benefits and economic changes.
PROVISION 03
Clarifies that the special pension will not be increased more than once in a given year by the VA.
This provides administrative clarity and prevents multiple, potentially confusing, adjustments to the pension within a short timeframe.
PROVISION 04
Extends the date for certain limits on pension payments to institutionalized veterans without dependents from November 30, 2031, to January 31, 2033.
This ensures that vulnerable veterans in nursing homes continue to retain a portion of their pension for personal use for a longer period.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
31
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 1 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
16 EVENTSDEC 1
Signed by President.
DEC 1
Became Public Law No: 119-43.
NOV 25
Presented to President.
NOV 7
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 695
Congress119th
StatusBecame Law
IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Last actionDec 1, 2025
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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025
House BillHR 695Inflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation
Medal of Honor Act
INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 1, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
BECAME LAW
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
