Trump signs 'Medal of Honor Act' to raise pensions for America's military heroes

President Donald Trump signed into law the Medal of Honor Act which directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the rate of the special monthly pension payable to living Medal of Honor recipients the White House revealed The move ensures Medal of Honor recipients are rightfully compensated with an increase to their pension after their military utility is over according to the White House Medal of Honor recipients truly embody the best of our nation Rep Troy Nehls R-Texas who sponsored the statute noted Monday following Trump's signature The right now living Medal of Honor recipients receive a special pension of annually but the Medal of Honor Act now increases that pension to around annually a nearly fourfold increase the Republican's office stated PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT AND VETERAN ADVOCATE SGT MICHAEL VERARDO LAID TO REST WITH HONORS AT ARLINGTON They never ask for special recognition or demand special medicine Plenty of of the living Medal of Honor recipients spend majority of of their time traveling our country telling their stories inspiring the next generation of America s heroes Nehls added in a announcement My bill the Medal of Honor Act eases their financial burden by increasing their special pension ensuring they know that America is grateful for all they ve done to serve our country and defend our freedoms he continued RETIRED ARMY CAPTAIN DEDICATES HIS MEDAL OF HONOR AWARD TO FELLOW SOLDIERS IN AFGHANISTAN I am beyond grateful to President Trump our Commander in Chief for signing my bill into law Nehls also reported The least we can do is lift the financial burden off of these selfless warriors who continue to serve our great nation The first Medal of Honor was given to Army Private Jacob Parrott in according to Nehls' office There have been total recipients the Congressional Medal of Honor Society explained These individuals are heroes The Medal of Honor recipients are extraordinary Sen Ted Cruz R-Texas commented in a video posted on Instagram Monday We see you We remember you We are grateful for you