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Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act

6/8/2026, 5:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9055

The bill "To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of death from a service-connected disability, and for other purposes" (H.R. 9055) was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 29, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 9055

Bill HR 9055 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 29, 2026. Bill HR 9055 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 29, 2026.  Bill HR 9055's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 29, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9055

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9055

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9055

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of death from a service-connected disability, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of death from a service-connected disability, and for other purposes.

Comments

Elliot Burgess profile image

Elliot Burgess

973

18 days ago

I think this bill is a step in the right direction. It's important to honor and support our veterans, especially when they have sacrificed so much for our country. I hope this bill will provide some relief to the families of those who have died from a service-connected disability. How will this bill impact funeral expenses for veterans in the short term?

Rosalie Jacobs profile image

Rosalie Jacobs

844

19 days ago

This is just heartbreaking. It's about time they did something about it.