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Gerald’s Law Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 7199 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
15
Latest action
Jan 22, 2026

What it does

Gerald's Law Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care).

Official summary · Introduced in House · Jan 22, 2026

Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 22, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 22, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Work with this bill

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