H.R. 803 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow a surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient to receive a special pension concurrently with dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] Introduced January 28, 2025 Cosponsors 5 (3 D, 2 R) Latest action March 4, 2025

Summary

Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act
This bill allows a surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient to receive a special pension concurrently with dependency and indemnity compensation.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 4, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  2. Jan 28, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  3. Jan 28, 2025 Introduced in House

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