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Veterans' Burial Benefits Expansion Act
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Veterans' Burial Benefits Expansion Act

IntroducedJanuary 23, 2025
In House11 months ago
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Why This Matters

This bill increases burial benefits for veterans and expands eligibility for headstones and markers provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

If you are a veteran or have a family member who is, you may qualify for more burial benefits under this bill.
Who this affects
Veterans · Families
What it costs
The bill would decrease net direct spending by $4 million over the 2025-2035 period. Congressional Budget Office
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs headstones and markers to more individuals.
  2. 2It allows additional burial benefits when an urn or plaque is provided for veterans.
  3. 3The changes apply to individuals who die on or after January 5, 2021.
  4. 4The bill extends certain payment limits for veterans' pensions until May 31, 2033.
Read the detailed summary

Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025This bill provides that the provision of an urn or commemorative plaque does not prohibit an individual from receiving a headstone or marker or other burial benefits (i. e., interment at a national cemetery) from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under current law, individuals who request an urn or plaque do so in lieu of being furnished a headstone or burial benefit.

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IntroducedJan 23, 2025
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Donald Trump
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