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Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2721| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
Timothy M. Kennedy

Timothy M. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

New York

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a temporary, seven-year program to furnish headstones, burial markers, or medallions for certain veterans. This program specifically targets veterans who were eligible for burial in a national cemetery, died on or after December 7, 1941 , and before November 1, 1990 , and for whom a marker has not yet been provided. It waives a previous restriction that prevented the furnishing of markers for veterans who died before November 1, 1990. During this seven-year period, the Department of Veterans Affairs must also update the National Cemetery Administration's website to clearly indicate the expanded eligibility for these burial benefits. Furthermore, the bill extends the limit on certain pension payments by approximately three months, changing the date from November 30, 2031, to February 29, 2032.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10395
Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2024
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 22, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 24, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
Sep 15, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-274.
Sep 15, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4286)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4286-4288: 1; text: CR H4287: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (; consideration: CR H4286: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2721.
Sep 15, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 16, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4330-4331: 1)
Sep 16, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4330)
Sep 16, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 269). (text: 09/16/2026 CR H4286)
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Sep 16, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 17, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10395
    Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2024


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 22, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • June 24, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 3, 2025
    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 15, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.


  • September 15, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-274.


  • September 15, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4286)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4286-4288: 1; text: CR H4287: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (; consideration: CR H4286: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2721.


  • September 15, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 16, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4330-4331: 1)


  • September 16, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4330)


  • September 16, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 269). (text: 09/16/2026 CR H4286)
    View Vote


  • September 16, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 17, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Cemeteries and funeralsGovernment information and archivesInternet, web applications, social mediaVeterans' organizations and recognition

Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2721| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
This legislation directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a temporary, seven-year program to furnish headstones, burial markers, or medallions for certain veterans. This program specifically targets veterans who were eligible for burial in a national cemetery, died on or after December 7, 1941 , and before November 1, 1990 , and for whom a marker has not yet been provided. It waives a previous restriction that prevented the furnishing of markers for veterans who died before November 1, 1990. During this seven-year period, the Department of Veterans Affairs must also update the National Cemetery Administration's website to clearly indicate the expanded eligibility for these burial benefits. Furthermore, the bill extends the limit on certain pension payments by approximately three months, changing the date from November 30, 2031, to February 29, 2032.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10395
Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2024
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 22, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 24, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
Sep 15, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-274.
Sep 15, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4286)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4286-4288: 1; text: CR H4287: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (; consideration: CR H4286: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2721.
Sep 15, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 16, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4330-4331: 1)
Sep 16, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4330)
Sep 16, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 269). (text: 09/16/2026 CR H4286)
View Vote
Sep 16, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 17, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10395
    Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2024


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 22, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • June 24, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 3, 2025
    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 15, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.


  • September 15, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-274.


  • September 15, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4286)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4286-4288: 1; text: CR H4287: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (; consideration: CR H4286: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2721.


  • September 15, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 16, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4330-4331: 1)


  • September 16, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4330)


  • September 16, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 269). (text: 09/16/2026 CR H4286)
    View Vote


  • September 16, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 17, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Timothy M. Kennedy

Timothy M. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

New York

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cemeteries and funeralsGovernment information and archivesInternet, web applications, social mediaVeterans' organizations and recognition