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Bill114th CongressFiled Sep 11, 2015Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 3491

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 11, 2015)

This bill increases the special monthly pension for living Medal of Honor recipients.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall not make an annual pension increase for such recipients, effective December 1, 2016, if the increased monthly pension under this Act takes effect before such date. If the VA does not make the December 1, 2016 increase, however, annual increases shall resume as of December 1, 2017.

What just happenedSep 25, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13](R-FL)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Sep 25, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  2. Sep 11, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Sep 11, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Sep 11, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of special pension for Medal… — Informed