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Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act

USA119th CongressHR-9055| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
Brad Finstad

Brad Finstad

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Kelly Morrison (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to enhance financial support for veterans' families by increasing the burial and funeral expenses provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it amends title 38 of the United States Code to address cases where a veteran's death results from a service-connected disability . The bill raises the maximum payment for these expenses from the current $2,000 to $3,000 . Furthermore, it establishes a mechanism for annual adjustments to this benefit amount. These adjustments will be based on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index , ensuring the benefit keeps pace with inflation over time.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4108
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • April 29, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4108
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Related Bills

  • S 119-4108: Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act

Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act

USA119th CongressHR-9055| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
This legislation aims to enhance financial support for veterans' families by increasing the burial and funeral expenses provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it amends title 38 of the United States Code to address cases where a veteran's death results from a service-connected disability . The bill raises the maximum payment for these expenses from the current $2,000 to $3,000 . Furthermore, it establishes a mechanism for annual adjustments to this benefit amount. These adjustments will be based on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index , ensuring the benefit keeps pace with inflation over time.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4108
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • April 29, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4108
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Brad Finstad

Brad Finstad

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Kelly Morrison (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Related Bills

  • S 119-4108: Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted