S. 214: MEDAL Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-23 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-21 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-23):
Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends Act of 2025 or the MEDAL Act of 2025
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 (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tom Cotton | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Ted Budd | R NC 2025-02-12 |
| James C. Justice | R WV 2025-03-04 |
| John Cornyn | R TX 2025-03-12 |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH 2025-04-04 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-04-28 |
| Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] | R OK 2025-11-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 214 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 214?
S. 214 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: MEDAL Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 214 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).