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Introduced
09/22/2022
09/22/2022
In Committee
09/22/2022
09/22/2022
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. The key provision is that the burial allowance will now apply to veterans who were receiving hospice care at home, if such care was directly preceded by the Department providing the veteran with hospital or nursing home care. This change is intended to address a gap in the existing law and ensure that veterans who choose to receive end-of-life care at home are eligible for the same burial benefits as those who pass away in a hospital or nursing facility.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 09/22/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4922/all-info | 09/23/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4922/BILLS-117s4922is.pdf | 10/10/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4922/BILLS-117s4922is.pdf.pdf | 10/10/2022 |
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