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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th 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, also known as "Gerald's Law Act," aims to expand eligibility for burial allowances for certain veterans. Specifically, it proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to allow for a burial allowance for veterans who pass away at home while receiving hospice care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), provided that this hospice care directly followed a period of hospital care or nursing home care also furnished by the VA. This change is intended to take effect as if it were part of a previous law, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (13)
Jack Bergman (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Jared Golden (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Susie Lee (D),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Joe Neguse (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Keith Self (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7199/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7199/BILLS-119hr7199ih.pdf |
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