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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9055
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate 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
1,127
2 months 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
985
2 months ago
This is just heartbreaking. It's about time they did something about it.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9055
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