Petition for Medal of Honor for Marine Corps Veteran and Increase in Pensions for Recipients

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A group of U.S. Military veterans and lawmakers are petitioning President Donald Trump to award the Medal of Honor to an 87-year-old Marine Corps veteran. Legislation to increase pensions for Medal of Honor recipients passed the House unanimously. The bill would quadruple the pensions from $16,880 to $67,500 per year.

Key Points

  • Legislation to quadruple pensions for Medal of Honor recipients passed the House unanimously
  • The bill aims to increase pensions from $16,880 to $67,500 per year
  • 60 living Medal of Honor recipients would benefit from the increased pensions
  • Pensions for Medal of Honor recipients were first created in 1916

Pros

  • Recognition for heroic actions of veterans
  • Financial relief for Medal of Honor recipients

Cons

  • Cost implications for extending pensions
  • Dependence on disability compensation for funding