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BillHR 9356 · 119

Veteran Headstone Honor Act

Introduced
Jun 18, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Exempts the purchase of veteran headstones from federal taxation, allowing families to claim a tax deduction for the cost of the headstone. Requires the Internal Revenue Service to exclude the value of a veteran's headstone from taxable income.

Sponsored By

Michael Lawler
Republican · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 18, 2026
  3. Jun 18, 2026You 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 the families of deceased veterans, allowing them to save money by not having to pay taxes on the headstones. It also impacts veterans' organizations and cemeteries that provide headstones, as they may see an increase in demand due to the new tax exemption.

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
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Ways and Means
IntroducedJun 18, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Subjects
  • Economy
  • 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.