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Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act

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This bill would let the surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient receive a special pension at the same time as dependency and indemnity compensation. Currently, they cannot receive both types of payments together.

Sponsor

Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

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Introduced

January 28, 2025

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

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