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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and carry out a pilot program to furnish a headstone or burial marker to veterans who died on or before November 1, 1990, and for other purposes.
12/16/2024, 7:32 PM
Summary of Bill HR 10395
The purpose of this program is to ensure that all veterans, regardless of when they served, have access to a proper headstone or burial marker to honor their service and sacrifice. Currently, there are limitations on the availability of headstones for veterans who passed away before November 1, 1990, and this bill seeks to address that issue.
The bill does not specify the duration or scope of the pilot program, but it does outline that the headstones or burial markers provided under this program must meet the standards set by the VA's National Cemetery Administration. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the implementation and effectiveness of the program. Overall, the "Veterans Headstone Pilot Program Act" is a bipartisan effort to ensure that all veterans receive the recognition they deserve in death, regardless of when they served. It aims to provide a meaningful tribute to veterans and their families, while also honoring their service to our country.
Congressional Summary of HR 10395
Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2024
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a two-year pilot program to furnish, when requested, an appropriate headstone or burial marker to commemorate covered veterans. Covered veterans are veterans who died on or before November 1, 1990, and were released or discharged from service under conditions other than dishonorable. Currently, these benefits are only available to eligible veterans who died on or after November 1, 1990.
The bill requires the VA to update the National Cemetery Administration website with respect to the requirements for eligibility for a headstone or burial marker.
Current Status of Bill HR 10395
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10395
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2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Comments
Emerald Jernigan
1 year ago
I think this bill is a good idea. It's important to honor our veterans who have passed away, and providing them with a headstone or burial marker is a respectful way to do that. As someone who has family members who served in the military, I appreciate the recognition this bill would provide. It's a small gesture, but it means a lot to those who have served our country.
