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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
294Democrat Cosponsors
52Republican Cosponsors
242Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4398
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate 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
863
9 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
804
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
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