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Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-6943| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
Gabe Evans

Gabe Evans

Republican Representative

Colorado

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026" aims to standardize the payment of burial and funeral expenses and plot allowances for deceased veterans. It achieves this by amending title 38, United States Code, to consolidate and clarify the provisions administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, the bill repeals Section 2307 , which previously outlined burial benefits for veterans who died from service-connected disabilities. These provisions are then integrated into Section 2303, ensuring that all burial and funeral expense allowances, including those for service-connected deaths, are managed under a single, standardized section. This legislative change seeks to streamline the process and enhance clarity for veterans' families seeking these essential benefits.
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Timeline
Jan 6, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 29, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 3, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • January 6, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 6, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 29, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • February 3, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-6943| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
The "Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026" aims to standardize the payment of burial and funeral expenses and plot allowances for deceased veterans. It achieves this by amending title 38, United States Code, to consolidate and clarify the provisions administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, the bill repeals Section 2307 , which previously outlined burial benefits for veterans who died from service-connected disabilities. These provisions are then integrated into Section 2303, ensuring that all burial and funeral expense allowances, including those for service-connected deaths, are managed under a single, standardized section. This legislative change seeks to streamline the process and enhance clarity for veterans' families seeking these essential benefits.
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Timeline
Jan 6, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 29, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 3, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • January 6, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 6, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 29, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • February 3, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Gabe Evans

Gabe Evans

Republican Representative

Colorado

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted