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119-s-3898119th CongressWALLET

Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Senator Boozman, John [R-AR]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would extend burial benefits through 2030 for veterans who die at home while receiving hospice care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It would amend the existing law by replacing the year 2026 with 2030.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More VA burial help for veterans

If enacted, this bill would extend VA burial benefits through 2030 for veterans who die at home while receiving VA hospice care. Survivors and beneficiaries of those veterans would remain eligible for the same VA burial benefits through 2030. The change would take effect upon enactment. It would not change benefit amounts or add new eligibility rules.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Boozman, John [R-AR]

AR • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 2/24/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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