S2309Referred 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
2025-07-16
Introduced
7
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John Boozman
John Boozman
Republican · AR · Senator
Votes with party: 35.3% (320 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (7)

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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

2026-03-18

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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 prevent long delays in funeral services for veterans and their families by setting clear standards and consequences for the VA when burials are delayed. The legislation also addresses issues with death certificates to ensure accurate and timely documentation for veterans' families.

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Armed Forces and National Security
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