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Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
4/1/2025, 3:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1344
Bill 119 hr 1344, also known as the "Veterans Burial Benefits Expansion Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to broaden the eligibility criteria for headstones, markers, and burial receptacles provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The proposed amendment would extend these benefits to certain individuals who passed away before November 11, 1998.
Currently, the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs only provide these burial benefits to veterans who died on or after November 11, 1998. However, this bill seeks to recognize and honor the service of veterans who passed away prior to this date by allowing their families to receive headstones, markers, and burial receptacles through the VA.
By expanding eligibility for these burial benefits, the bill aims to ensure that all veterans, regardless of when they served, are properly honored and remembered for their service to our country. This legislation is a bipartisan effort to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by all veterans and their families.
Currently, the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs only provide these burial benefits to veterans who died on or after November 11, 1998. However, this bill seeks to recognize and honor the service of veterans who passed away prior to this date by allowing their families to receive headstones, markers, and burial receptacles through the VA.
By expanding eligibility for these burial benefits, the bill aims to ensure that all veterans, regardless of when they served, are properly honored and remembered for their service to our country. This legislation is a bipartisan effort to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by all veterans and their families.
Congressional Summary of HR 1344
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 HR 1344
Bill HR 1344 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill HR 1344 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2025. Bill HR 1344's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of March 26, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1344
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1344
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1344
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for headstones, markers, and burial receptacles under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who died before November 11, 1998.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for headstones, markers, and burial receptacles under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who died before November 11, 1998.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1344
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