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Introduced
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
In Committee
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a burial and funeral allowance for certain veterans who die at home or in other settings while in receipt of hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Gerald's Law Act," aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to provide a burial and funeral allowance for certain veterans who pass away at home or in other settings while receiving hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill expands the eligibility for the burial and funeral allowance to include veterans who were receiving hospice care from the VA, as long as such care was directly preceded by the VA providing the veteran with hospital or nursing home care.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 04/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1330/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1330/BILLS-118s1330is.pdf |
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