Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
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Cosponsors (7)
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Latest Action
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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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Committee Activity
Currently in
- Senate Committee on Veterans' AffairsMarkup By · 2026-03-18
Previously
- Senate Committee on Veterans' AffairsHearings By (full committee) · 2025-12-10
- Senate Committee on Veterans' AffairsReferred To · 2025-07-16
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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