H.R.1796: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of special pension payable to persons who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
  • Introduced April 21, 1993
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 1993

Bill Cosponsors

86 (53 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 32 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Increases from $200 to $500 the monthly special pension payable to persons named to the Medal of Honor Roll.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
April 21, 1993

Introduced in the House by Floyd Spence (R-S.C.)

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