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S.1209: 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.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 23, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 15, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 23, 2017
Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 15, 2017 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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| May 23, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 23, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) |