A bill 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 senate (May 23, 2017)
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, 2017, if the increased monthly pension under this bill takes effect before such date. If the VA does not make the December 1, 2017 increase, however, annual increases shall resume as of December 1, 2018.
What just happenedJun 15, 2017
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2017
- Jun 15, 2017Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 23, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 23, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate