HR 695 · Signed into Law · 12-01-25
Medal of Honor Act
What does the Medal of Honor Act do?
HR 695 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Troy E. Nehls (R-TX). Raises the VA's special monthly pension for Medal of Honor recipients by replacing the fixed $1,406.73 rate with a rate tied to the veterans' disability-compensation schedule. It also extends through January 31, 2033 the rule capping VA pension at $90 a month for certain veterans in Medicaid-funded nursing homes.
Did HR 695 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 695 has been signed into law on December 1, 2025.
Status: Signed into Law
Latest vote: House Passed 424–0 on February 26, 2025
Outlook: Enacted
Enacted: Signed into law on December 1, 2025
Key provisions
- Medal of Honor Pension Increase
- Fixed rate of $1,406.73 replaced with a schedule-based rate
- New rate tied to compensation for a veteran without dependents
- No double increases in the same year
- Pension Cap Extension
- Cap of $90 a month for Medicaid nursing-home veterans extended
- Cap now expires January 31, 2033 instead of November 30, 2031
Last updated July 10, 2026