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Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act

USA119th CongressS-4108| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (1)
Angus S. King (Independent)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act" , seeks to enhance financial support for the burial and funeral expenses of veterans whose deaths are attributed to a service-connected disability. It specifically amends title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount payable by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for these costs. The legislation raises the current benefit from $2,000 to $3,000 . Furthermore, it introduces a critical provision for annual adjustments to this increased amount. These adjustments will be tied to the Consumer Price Index , ensuring that the benefit keeps pace with inflation over time.
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Timeline
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 29, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 29, 2026
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act

USA119th CongressS-4108| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
This bill, titled the "Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act" , seeks to enhance financial support for the burial and funeral expenses of veterans whose deaths are attributed to a service-connected disability. It specifically amends title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount payable by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for these costs. The legislation raises the current benefit from $2,000 to $3,000 . Furthermore, it introduces a critical provision for annual adjustments to this increased amount. These adjustments will be tied to the Consumer Price Index , ensuring that the benefit keeps pace with inflation over time.
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Timeline
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 29, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 29, 2026
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (1)
Angus S. King (Independent)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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