Senate Bill 214
119th Congress(2025-2026)
MEDAL Act of 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 23, 2025
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
214
Congress
119
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
January 23, 2025
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05/21/2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
01/23/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
01/23/2025
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 19, 2026 11:03:25 AM