Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

Hozzl · 2025-12-11T12:03:16Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2309 Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/11/2025, 12:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 2309

This bill in the 119th Congress is aimed at directing a physician or nurse practitioner employed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify a veteran's death within 48 hours of learning about it. The bill also includes provisions related to other purposes not specified in the provided context.

Current Status of Bill S 2309

Bill S 2309 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2025. Bill S 2309 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 16, 2025. Bill S 2309's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of December 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2309

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2309

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2309

A bill 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.