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US HB803
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Morelle
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AI Summary
- Allows surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients to receive the special Medal of Honor pension simultaneously with dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC)
- Removes the current prohibition in 38 U.S.C. § 1562(a)(2)(C) that prevents concurrent receipt of these two benefits
- Named after Sergeant Gary Beikirch, a Medal of Honor recipient
- Introduced January 28, 2025, with bipartisan co-sponsors and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Legislative Description
Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
3/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs3/4/2025
Veterans' Affairs1/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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