HR4398Referred to Committee

Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-15
Introduced
131
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Tom Emmer
Tom Emmer
Republican · MN · Representative
Votes with party: 99.1% (551 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (131)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2025-12-03

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to bury deceased veterans within a specific timeframe and establish accountability measures when those deadlines are missed. It aims to address delays that have left some veteran families waiting extended periods for their loved ones' final burials, while also ensuring death certificates are processed promptly. The legislation would affect veterans' families and VA burial operations across the country.

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Armed Forces and National Security
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