Bill > HR6943

This bill, titled the "Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026," aims to standardize how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pays for burial and funeral expenses, as well as plot allowances, for deceased veterans. The key changes involve amending Section 2303 of Title 38 of the U.S. Code, which governs these benefits. Specifically, the bill clarifies that a veteran dying from a service-connected disability will be eligible for these benefits by adding a new category for such cases. It also removes a previous condition that excluded veterans covered by another section (2307) from certain benefits, and makes conforming changes to other related sections of the law, including repealing Section 2307 entirely, to ensure consistency and streamline the process for families seeking reimbursement for a veteran's final expenses.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

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