Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act

# Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would change federal law to allow the surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient to receive both a special Medal of Honor pension and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) at the same time. Currently, surviving spouses may have to choose between these two benefits rather than receive them together. **Who It Affects:** The bill specifically targets surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients—the highest military honor awarded by the U.S.

government. It aims to provide better financial support to these families by removing restrictions on receiving multiple forms of veteran survivor benefits. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Joseph Morelle (D-NY) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.