H.R. 695Medal of Honor Act

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Troy E. Nehls [R-TX-22]
Cosponsors: 4 · 3 Republicans · 1 Democrat
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committee: Veterans' Affairs Committee
Latest action: Dec 1, 2025 · Became Public Law No: 119-43.

IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Passed the HouseFeb 26, 2025
Passed the SenateNov 7, 2025
Sent to the PresidentNov 25, 2025
Became lawDec 1, 2025

What the measure doesCRS summary

This act increases the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients. The act also prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from increasing the amount of the pension for inflation if the amount was already increased during such year.

Additionally, the act extends a limitation on the pension paid to veterans who reside in Medicaid nursing homes and have no spouse or child. Currently, such pensions are limited to $90 per month through November 30, 2031. The act extends this limitation through January 31, 2033.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 695 as public Law on Dec 1, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 51

House Feb 26, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Medal of Honor Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

424 Yea 0 Nay 9 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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All members433 members

Democratic215 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors4 · 3 Republicans · 1 Democrat

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 695 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

DChris Pappas [D-NH-01]Original

RLauren Boebert [R-CO-04]Original2026 profile

RMonica De La Cruz [R-TX-15]Original2026 profile

RJefferson Van Drew [R-NJ-02]Joined Feb 4, 20252026 profile

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H.R. 695Medal of Honor Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 51

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors4 · 3 Republicans · 1 Democrat

H.R. 695Medal of Honor Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 51

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors4 · 3 Republicans · 1 Democrat

Who lobbied on H.R. 6951 organization

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