President Donald Trump presents the Medal of Honor to Sgt. Maj. Thomas P. Payne of the U.S. Army in the East Room of the White House on Sept. 11, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
"They never ask for special recognition or demand special treatment. Many of the living Medal of Honor recipients spend most of their time traveling our country, telling their stories inspiring the next generation of America’s heroes," Nehls added in a statement.
"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
President Donald Trump presents the Medal of Honor to US. Army Master Sgt. Matthew Williams for actions in 2008 in Afghanistan, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Oct. 30, 2019. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
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"These individuals are heroes. The Medal of Honor recipients are extraordinary," Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said in a video posted on Instagram Monday. "We see you. We remember you. We are grateful for you."
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