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Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-647| House 
| Updated: 10/17/2025
Rudy Yakym

Rudy Yakym

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (17)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Ensuring Veterans' Final Resting Place Act of 2025," significantly expands eligibility for certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits. It removes the previous date restriction of November 11, 1998, for individuals to receive a VA-furnished headstone, marker, or burial receptacle , thereby allowing more veterans to qualify. Furthermore, the legislation amends existing law to modify the provision of VA burial benefits when an urn or plaque is provided, applying these changes to individuals who die on or after January 5, 2021. These amendments aim to ensure broader access to dignified final resting place options for veterans. In addition to burial benefit changes, the bill also addresses VA pension payments. Specifically, it extends the sunset date for certain limits on these payments from November 30, 2031, to May 31, 2033 , providing an 18-month extension for these provisions.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8854
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2024
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 26, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 17, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.
Oct 17, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-343.
Mar 18, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1116
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8854
    Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2024


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 26, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • October 17, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.


  • October 17, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-343.


  • March 18, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1116
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1116: Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Cemeteries and funeralsVeterans' organizations and recognition

Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-647| House 
| Updated: 10/17/2025
This bill, titled the "Ensuring Veterans' Final Resting Place Act of 2025," significantly expands eligibility for certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits. It removes the previous date restriction of November 11, 1998, for individuals to receive a VA-furnished headstone, marker, or burial receptacle , thereby allowing more veterans to qualify. Furthermore, the legislation amends existing law to modify the provision of VA burial benefits when an urn or plaque is provided, applying these changes to individuals who die on or after January 5, 2021. These amendments aim to ensure broader access to dignified final resting place options for veterans. In addition to burial benefit changes, the bill also addresses VA pension payments. Specifically, it extends the sunset date for certain limits on these payments from November 30, 2031, to May 31, 2033 , providing an 18-month extension for these provisions.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8854
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2024
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 26, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 17, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.
Oct 17, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-343.
Mar 18, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1116
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8854
    Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2024


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 26, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • October 17, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.


  • October 17, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-343.


  • March 18, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1116
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Rudy Yakym

Rudy Yakym

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (17)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1116: Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cemeteries and funeralsVeterans' organizations and recognition