H.R. 695: Medal of Honor Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-23 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-01 — Became Public Law No: 119-43. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-23):
Medal of Honor Act
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.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Chris Pappas | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Lauren Boebert | R CO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Monica De La Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Jefferson Van Drew | R NJ 2025-02-04 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 695 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 695?
H.R. 695 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Medal of Honor Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 695 are available on congress.gov.
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