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Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

12/19/2025, 9:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4398

The bill "H.R. 4398" from the 119th Congress, introduced on July 15, 2025, aims to require physicians or nurse practitioners employed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the death of a veteran within 48 hours of learning of such death. The bill likely contains provisions outlining the certification process and may include additional directives or purposes related to this requirement.

Current Status of Bill HR 4398

Bill HR 4398 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 15, 2025. Bill HR 4398 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 15, 2025.  Bill HR 4398's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4398

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
294
Democrat Cosponsors
52
Republican Cosponsors
242
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4398

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4398

To direct a physician or nurse practitioner employed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the death of a veteran not later than 48 hours after such physician or nurse practitioner learns of such death, and for other purposes.
To direct a physician or nurse practitioner employed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the death of a veteran not later than 48 hours after such physician or nurse practitioner learns of such death, and for other purposes.

Comments

Enoch Hwang profile image

Enoch Hwang

808

8 months ago

I don't think this bill is a good idea. It could cause problems for us. #HRBill4398 will impact many people.

Briar McNamara profile image

Briar McNamara

764

8 months ago

I can't believe this bill is even being considered. It's just another example of the government overstepping its boundaries and causing more problems than it solves. It's ridiculous how they think they can control every aspect of our lives.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4398

Tom Emmer
Tom Emmer
MinnesotaRepublican
Tony Wied
Tony Wied
WisconsinIndependent
Roger Williams
Roger Williams
TexasRepublican
Steve Womack
Steve Womack
ArkansasRepublican
Derrick Van Orden
Derrick Van Orden
WisconsinRepublican
Beth Van Duyne
Beth Van Duyne
TexasRepublican

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