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Gerald’s Law Act
2/13/2026, 6:14 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7199
The "Gerald’s Law Act" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress on January 22, 2026. The bill, designated as H.R. 7199, seeks to address a specific issue or need outlined in the bill's text, with key provisions and details contained within the bill itself. It was introduced in the House of Representatives and can be accessed in its official PDF format through the provided link.
Congressional Summary of HR 7199
Gerald's Law Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care).
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Current Status of Bill HR 7199
Bill HR 7199 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2026. Bill HR 7199 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2026. Bill HR 7199's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of January 22, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7199
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7199
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7199
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Comments

Griffin House
984
5 months ago
I don't like this new law, it's gonna make things harder for me and my family. It's not fair! Who benefits from this anyway?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7199
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