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Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026
3/13/2026, 10:32 PM
Summary of Bill S 3898
The bill introduced in the 119th Congress, S. 3898, aims to amend the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act to prolong burial benefits for specific veterans who pass away at home while under hospice care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Current Status of Bill S 3898
Bill S 3898 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2026. Bill S 3898 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 24, 2026. Bill S 3898's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of February 24, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3898
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3898
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3898
Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026
Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026
A bill to amend the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act to extend burial benefits for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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