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HR 9055·Federal·house

Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act

In CommitteeFiled May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

May 29, 2026

Summary

The bill changes the amount the Department of Veterans Affairs can pay for burial and funeral expenses from $2,000 to $3,000 for veterans who die from a service‑connected disability. It also requires the amount to be adjusted each fiscal year based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. This aims to keep the benefit in line with inflation for affected families.

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