David Jolly Calls for Higher Stipends for Medal of Honor Recipients

U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2016, is the House sponsor of a bill raising monthly stipends for Medal of Honor winners to $3,000 a month. 

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who is running for the Republican presidential nomination, is the Senate sponsor. Currently Medal of Honor recipients receive  slightly more than a $1,000 a month in stipends. There are currently 79 Medal of Honor recipients who are alive. 

“The acts of bravery, courage and valor demonstrated by this group of heroes who fought for our nation goes well above and beyond the call of duty,” Jolly said on Monday. “This is one small way that we can repay a tremendous debt of gratitude for these individuals who have done so much while protecting our freedom.
 
“This increase will better enable Medal of Honor recipients to reach out to Americans across the nation, representing the valor and honor of military service to hundreds of thousands of people by sharing their personal stories, dedication to serve  and love of country,” Jolly added.