Bill Detail
H.R. 7199
Congress: 119
Title
Gerald’s Law Act
Summary
Gerald's Law Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care).
Sponsor
Rep. Jack Bergman [R-MI-1]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Status as of Aug 14, 3:03 PM · synced 1h ago
Introduced
2026-01-22
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1Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 16, 2026 · Washington, DC
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Gerald's Law Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies in a home or other setting at which…
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- I Street Advocates2 filings · 1 lob
- Brian Young2026 Q2
- Patrick Harrison2026 Q2
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