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BillHR 4398 · 119

Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

Introduced
Jul 15, 2025
Cosponsors
132
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 3, 2025

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve the timeliness of veteran burials and ensures that death certificates are handled accurately. Funds efforts to reduce delays in the burial process.

Sponsored By

Tom Emmer
Republican · Minnesota · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jul 15, 2025
  3. Dec 3, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects veterans' families by potentially reducing the time it takes for veterans to be buried after passing away. It also impacts state and local governments by promoting more efficient handling of death certificates for veterans.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
126backers
  • Democratic32
  • Republican94
Cross-party cosponsors32 · 26%

Documents

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Cosponsors (132)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Health
IntroducedJul 15, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 3, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.