Medal of Honor recipients' pensions

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
President Biden celebrates America's heroes and a bipartisan bill would boost pensions for Medal of Honor recipients.

Key Points

  • Legislation introduced by Texas Republicans and New Hampshire Democrat aims to increase pensions for Medal of Honor recipients
  • The bill would affect 60 living Medal of Honor recipients
  • Medal of Honor recipients have historically received varying levels of pension support

Pros

  • Boosting pensions for Medal of Honor recipients from $16,880 to $100,000 per year
  • Easing financial burden for recipients who often engage in speaking engagements
  • Recognizing and supporting the service of Medal of Honor recipients

Cons

  • The bill has not yet received a floor vote in the House and Senate