Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Increase Pensions for Medal of Honor Veterans
September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, filed the Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends (MEDAL) Act. The MEDAL Act increase the monthly pension for living Medal of Honor recipients to $100,000 annually. The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration. There are only 61 living recipients.
About the legislation, Sen. Cr . . .
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, filed the Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends (MEDAL) Act. The MEDAL Act increase the monthly pension for living Medal of Honor recipients to $100,000 annually. The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration. There are only 61 living recipients.
About the legislation, Sen. Cr . . .