Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
United States119th CongressHR-9055House of Representatives
Updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
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
Latest companion bill action
S-4108: Veteran Burial Benefit Correction ActCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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