To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious military decoration of the United States and defines increase in Department of Veterans Affairs special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking $1,388.68 and inserting $8,333.33. It relies on compliance mandates and definition changes. The main policy areas are Veterans, Veterans Affairs, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face reduced risk, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face reduced risk, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires findings Congress finds the following: The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious military decoration of the United States.
- Defines increase in Department of Veterans Affairs special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking $1,388.68 and inserting $8,333.33.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious military decoration of the United States and defines increase in Department of Veterans Affairs special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking $1,388.68 and inserting $8,333.33.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Veterans Affairs, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious military decoration of the United States and defines increase in Department of Veterans Affairs special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking $1,388.68 and inserting $8,333.33.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Nehls (for himself and Mr. Pappas) introduced the following …
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