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Search Results: keywords:"medal of honor"

H. R. 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.
January 28, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:226
H.R. 803 proposes a change to the United States Code to allow the surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient to receive a special pension at the same time as dependency and indemnity compensation. Currently, these benefits cannot be received concurrently, and this bill...
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Imagine a special hero gets a big shiny medal for being super brave. When they pass away, their husband or wife gets some money help from the government to say "thank you" for being married to a hero. This new idea says they should get an extra thank you money at the same time, not just one or the other.
H. CON. RES. 104 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:305
H. CON. RES. 104 authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of Ralph Puckett, Jr., an Army Colonel and the last Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Korean conflict. Scheduled for April 29, 2024, this honor pays tribute not only to...
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This bill says that a special place in the Capitol building will be used to honor a very brave soldier named Ralph Puckett, Jr., who did heroic things during the Korean War. They are doing this to show respect for him and all the people who served during that time.
S. 3126 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of an eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of the recipient’s dates of service in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:331
S. 3126, also known as the “Mark Our Place Act,” proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code. This amendment allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of a Medal of Honor recipient,...
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The Mark Our Place Act is a rule that lets people in charge of veterans' stuff give special grave markers to heroes who got a special medal, no matter when they were in the military. It also fixes a small mistake in the rules.
S. 3126 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of an eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of the recipient’s dates of service in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:236
S. 3126, titled the "Mark Our Place Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide or replace headstones, markers, or medallions at the graves of eligible Medal of Honor recipients, regardless of when...
Simple Explanation
The Mark Our Place Act lets the government give or replace special markers or headstones for brave soldiers who got the Medal of Honor, no matter when they served in the military. It also fixes some confusing words in the law to make it clearer.
S. 214 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
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January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:566
S. 214 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to significantly increase the special pension provided to recipients of the Medal of Honor. Currently, living Medal of Honor recipients receive a special pension of $1,406.73 per month, which this bill proposes to raise...
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S. 214 wants to give more money every month to people who won the Medal of Honor for being super brave, raising their special money from about $1,400 to over $8,000 each month. It also says the husbands or wives who live after them can keep getting some money too, but it doesn't clearly say how everything will work or where the extra money will come from.
H. R. 1819 — To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams for acts of valor during the Korean War.
March 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:872
H.R. 1819 aims to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams for his acts of valor during the Korean War. On November 18, 1952, Williams, then a Navy lieutenant, engaged in a dogfight with seven Soviet MiG-15s, shooting down four, possibly five,...
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H.R. 1819 is about giving a special medal to a brave person named E. Royce Williams for doing something very courageous during a long-ago war. Even though it's been a long time since he did this brave thing, people want to make an exception to the normal rules so he can still get the medal.
H. R. 9114 — To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Special Forces Command Sergeant Major Ramon Rodriguez of the Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam War.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,009
H. R. 9114 is a bill that allows the President to award the Medal of Honor to Special Forces Command Sergeant Major Ramon Rodriguez for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. The bill highlights Rodriguez's numerous acts of bravery, his military achievements, and the...
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H.R. 9114 is a plan to let the President give a very special medal, called the Medal of Honor, to a brave soldier named Ramon Rodriguez for things he did a long time ago during the Vietnam War. Even though normally too much time has passed to give this medal, the rule can be bent just this once so he can still receive it.
H. R. 695 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
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February 27, 2025
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:119
Words:676
H. R. 695, also known as the “Medal of Honor Act,” aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to increase the special pension for Medal of Honor recipients. The bill proposes adjusting the pension rate to match the amount given to certain veterans without dependents,...
Simple Explanation
The Medal of Honor Act wants to give more money each month to brave soldiers who have received the Medal of Honor, but it doesn't say exactly how much more money that will be. Even though it's a nice idea, the plan might be confusing because we don't know where the extra money will come from or how much it will cost.
H. R. 695 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
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February 26, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:693
H. R. 695, also known as the “Medal of Honor Act,” seeks to increase the special pensions awarded to Medal of Honor recipients. This bill amends section 1562 of title 38 in the United States Code, adjusting the pension rate to match the monthly compensation given to veterans...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 695 wants to give more money every month to people who have won the Medal of Honor for being super brave, but it doesn't say exactly how much more it will be. It also promises to keep giving this extra money until 2033.
S. CON. RES. 33 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
April 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:239
S. CON. RES. 33 allows the remains of Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Korean conflict, to be honored in the rotunda of the Capitol building. This event will take place on April 29, 2024, to recognize both...
Simple Explanation
This bill allows a special ceremony to be held in a big important building called the Capitol, where they will honor Ralph Puckett, Jr., a very brave soldier who received a special medal for his actions during the Korean War a long time ago. They want to remember him and all the other soldiers who also helped during that war.
H. CON. RES. 103 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
April 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:301
The concurrent resolution H. CON. RES. 103 authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda for the lying in honor of Ralph Puckett, Jr., who was the last person to receive the Medal of Honor for heroic actions during the Korean conflict. Scheduled for April 29, 2024, this event...
Simple Explanation
This bill lets the Capitol building honor Ralph Puckett, Jr., a hero from the Korean War, by displaying his remains there, just like a special tribute to say "thank you" for his bravery and service.
S. CON. RES. 33 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
April 17, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:327
S. CON. RES. 33 authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda to honor Ralph Puckett, Jr., by allowing his remains to lie in honor there. Ralph Puckett, Jr., was the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean conflict, and the event is meant to recognize his bravery...
Simple Explanation
The bill allows a special place in the Capitol building to be used to honor Ralph Puckett, Jr., a brave soldier from the Korean War, by letting people pay their respects to him there. It's a way to say thank you to him and millions of other soldiers who fought in that war.
H. R. 695 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
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January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:558
H.R. 695, also known as the “Medal of Honor Act,” proposes changes to U.S. law to increase the special pension paid to Medal of Honor recipients. If enacted, it would raise the monthly pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,406.73 to $8,333.33. Additionally, the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give more money every month to people who have won a special award called the Medal of Honor, raising their monthly money from about $1,400 to over $8,000, to better show how much we appreciate their bravery. It also makes sure that if a Medal of Honor winner passes away, their husband or wife keeps getting some money too.
H. R. 9325 — To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel Philip J. Conran for acts of valor in Laos as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:583
H. R. 9325 is a bill that seeks to authorize the President of the United States to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel Philip J. Conran. The bill acknowledges Colonel Conran's extraordinary acts of valor during the Vietnam War, specifically for his heroic actions in...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks if the President can give a special hero award, called the Medal of Honor, to an old soldier named Colonel Conran for being very brave and saving people during a scary time in a war long ago.
S. CON. RES. 33 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
April 17, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:219
S. CON. RES. 33 permits the remains of Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict, to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on April 29, 2024. This event is intended to honor the Silent...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that Ralph Puckett, Jr., a very brave soldier from the Korean War, will have a special honor by having his body displayed in a grand building called the Capitol so people can remember and say thank you.
S. 5036 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:558
S. 5036, also known as the "Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends Act of 2024" or the "MEDAL Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to increase the rate of the special pension provided to living Medal of Honor...
Simple Explanation
The MEDAL Act of 2024 wants to give much more money each month to special heroes called Medal of Honor winners, and also to their spouses if they're gone, to thank them for their bravery.

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