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SENATE 1330118th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Gerald’s Law Act

Last Action
4/27/2023

Actions

  • 2023-04-27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2023-04-27Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-04-27 (00)

Gerald's Law Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care).

Cosponsors (3)

  • Gary Peters (D-MI)
  • Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
  • Shelley Capito (R-WV)

Subjects

  • Cemeteries and funerals
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition
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