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HR 7199·Federal·house

Gerald’s Law Act

In CommitteeFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Jan 22, 2026

Summary

The bill changes federal burial‑benefit law to cover veterans who pass away at home under hospice care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It expands eligibility to veterans whose hospice care follows VA hospital or nursing‑home treatment. The change is meant to help families of veterans who choose to die at home.

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