Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Feb 24, 2026
What it does
The Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026 would extend burial benefits for certain veterans who die at home while receiving hospice care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It amends the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act by changing the expiration date from 2026 to 2030, thereby prolonging the availability of these benefits. The bill affects eligible veterans receiving VA hospice care at the time of death and ensures continued access to burial benefits through 2030. It was introduced in the Senate on February 24, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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