Living Medal of Honor recipients will receive roughly $67,500 a year under a new law signed this week by President Donald Trump, dramatically increasing the honorarium for America’s most decorated service members.
The MEDAL Act (Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends) boosts the monthly pension from $1,489.73 to $5,625, easing financial burdens tied to the frequent travel, appearances, and obligations Medal of Honor recipients take on after earning the nation’s highest military award.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who led the bill in the Senate, said the measure ensures the nation continues to honor those whose heroism is “above and beyond the call of duty.”
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