House Bill 234 - Gerald’s Law Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-01-10

Recent Activity

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Alternative Names

Gerald’s Law Act

Gerald’s Law Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Associated Legislation

Gerald’s Law Act

VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact

Cemeteries and funerals

Veterans' medical care

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]

Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]

Rep. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-14]

Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]

Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]

Committees and Subcommittees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Keith SelfVET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023

Gerald’s Law Act

12/14/2023, 8:15 AM

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 from a non-service-connected disability in a home or other setting at which the v...

Congress
118
Number
HR - 234
Introduced on
2023-01-10
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/10/2023
Text
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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 from a non-service-connected disability in a home or other setting at which the v...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Cemeteries and funerals•
Veterans' medical care•
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Comments

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Member:  Keith Self
Bill:  VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/25/2023

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 from a non-service-connected disability in a home or other setting at which the v...

Latest Action4/19/2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.