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Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
4/4/2025, 5:08 AM
Summary of Bill S 1127
Currently, the eligibility for receiving memorial headstones and markers is limited to certain individuals who served in the military and meet specific criteria. However, this bill seeks to expand this eligibility to include individuals who died before November 11, 1998, but were not previously eligible for this benefit.
By passing this bill, more individuals who served in the military and passed away before November 11, 1998, will be able to receive memorial headstones and markers provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This expansion of eligibility aims to honor the service and sacrifice of these individuals and ensure that they are properly recognized for their contributions to our country.
Congressional Summary of S 1127
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
This bill expands eligibility for a memorial headstone or marker for the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces. Currently, for individuals whose remains are unavailable, such benefit is only available for individuals who died on or after November 11, 1998. The bill makes such individuals eligible regardless of the date they died.
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Current Status of Bill S 1127
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2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
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Comments
Edith Thornton
8 months ago
this bill is so dumb, like why should we be spending money on giving memorial headstones to people who died before 1998? it's a waste of taxpayer dollars and resources. i don't see how this is going to benefit anyone, especially me as a young person. it's just ridiculous and unnecessary. the long term affects of this bill are going to be negative and a burden on the American people.
