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Gerald’s Law Act

USA118th CongressS-1330| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2023
John Boozman

John Boozman

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (3)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 from a non-service-connected disability 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).
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4922
Gerald’s Law Act
Apr 19, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-234
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4922
    Gerald’s Law Act


  • April 19, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-234
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-234: Gerald’s Law Act
  • HR 118-1669: VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023
Cemeteries and funeralsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

Gerald’s Law Act

USA118th CongressS-1330| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2023
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 from a non-service-connected disability 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).
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4922
Gerald’s Law Act
Apr 19, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-234
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4922
    Gerald’s Law Act


  • April 19, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-234
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
John Boozman

John Boozman

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (3)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-234: Gerald’s Law Act
  • HR 118-1669: VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cemeteries and funeralsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition