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Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act
3/11/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 803
Bill 119 hr 803, also known as the "Medal of Honor Surviving Spouses Recognition Act of 2021," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to allow surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients to receive a special pension in addition to any dependency and indemnity compensation they may already be receiving. This special pension would be provided concurrently with the existing benefits, recognizing the sacrifices made by these spouses in support of their Medal of Honor recipient partners.
The bill seeks to honor the service and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients by ensuring that their surviving spouses are adequately supported. By allowing these spouses to receive a special pension, in addition to any other benefits they may be entitled to, the bill aims to provide financial assistance and recognition to those who have lost a loved one who served with extraordinary valor.
In addition to providing for the special pension for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the administration of benefits for veterans and their families. These provisions are aimed at improving the overall support and assistance provided to those who have served in the military and their loved ones. Overall, Bill 119 hr 803 seeks to recognize and honor the sacrifices made by Medal of Honor recipients and their families, ensuring that surviving spouses are adequately supported and recognized for their contributions and sacrifices.
The bill seeks to honor the service and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients by ensuring that their surviving spouses are adequately supported. By allowing these spouses to receive a special pension, in addition to any other benefits they may be entitled to, the bill aims to provide financial assistance and recognition to those who have lost a loved one who served with extraordinary valor.
In addition to providing for the special pension for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the administration of benefits for veterans and their families. These provisions are aimed at improving the overall support and assistance provided to those who have served in the military and their loved ones. Overall, Bill 119 hr 803 seeks to recognize and honor the sacrifices made by Medal of Honor recipients and their families, ensuring that surviving spouses are adequately supported and recognized for their contributions and sacrifices.
Congressional Summary of HR 803
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 803
Bill HR 803 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 803 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 803's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of March 4, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 803
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
5Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 803
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 803
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 803
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