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DemocratBill · H.R. 803· House(119-HR-803)

Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act

Rep. Morelle
Age: 69 years
New York
Introduced
1/28/2025
Last activity
3/4/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsored by
Joseph Morelle
Cosponsors
Democrat - 3Republican - 2
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act," proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to change how special pensions are handled for specific veterans. Specifically, it seeks to allow a surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient to receive a special pension at the same time as dependency and indemnity compensation. This legislation was introduced by Mr. Morelle and several co-sponsors in the House of Representatives.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7

    The bill allows surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients to receive a special pension concurrently with dependency and indemnity compensation.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6

    The bill provides enhanced financial benefits for the families of fallen heroes.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5

    Surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients receiving these benefits are likely to be in senior age brackets.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.