HR. 7199In Committee
Gerald’s Law Act
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay burial and funeral allowances for veterans who die while receiving qualifying VA hospice care at home or another noninstitutional setting
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay burial and funeral allowances for veterans who die while receiving qualifying VA hospice care at home or another noninstitutional setting
Key points
- Require VA burial allowances
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-01-22 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National Security