What does Preamble of Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment would allow a surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient to receive a special pension concurrently with dependency and indemnity compensation. The bill's purpose is to address pension benefits for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act.

What does MODIFICATION OF MEDAL OF HONOR SPECIAL PENSION PROVISIONS TO of Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act do?

This section modifies provisions related to the Medal of Honor Special Pension. Specifically, it amends Section 1562(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code. The amendment involves striking subparagraph (C) within that section.

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Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act

Last updated: 3/4/2025 · Introduced: 1/28/2025

Author: Joseph Morelle (D-NY)

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This bill allows the surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient to receive a special pension alongside dependency and indemnity compensation.
It modifies existing Medal of Honor Special Pension provisions by removing a specific subparagraph.
The legislation aims to adjust pension benefits for the spouses of individuals recognized with the Medal of Honor.

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