SENATE 214119th CongressResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3142; text: 05/08/2025 CR S2844-2845)
A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
- Last Action
- 5/22/2025
Actions
- 2025-05-21Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
- 2025-01-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2025-01-23Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2025-01-23 (00)
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)
- Tom Cotton (R-AR)
- Ted Budd (R-NC)
- James Justice (R-WV)
- John Cornyn (R-TX)
- Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
- Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
- Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Subjects
- Inflation and prices
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
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