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Introduced
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
In Committee
03/28/2022
03/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill, the Gerald's Law Act, amends Title 38 of the United States Code to provide a burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while receiving hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill expands the existing burial allowance to cover veterans who were receiving hospice care at home, as long as that care was directly preceded by the VA providing the veteran with hospital or nursing home care. This change is intended to ensure that veterans receiving end-of-life hospice care at home are eligible for the same burial benefits as those who pass away in a VA facility or other setting.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (18)
Jack Bergman (R)*,
Colin Allred (D),
Don Bacon (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Jared Golden (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Kaiali'i Kahele (D),
Elaine Luria (D),
Kathy Manning (D),
Brian Mast (R),
Peter Meijer (R),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Van Taylor (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 03/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7176/all-info | 03/22/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7176/BILLS-117hr7176ih.pdf | 03/25/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7176/BILLS-117hr7176ih.pdf.pdf | 03/25/2022 |
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