HR 647
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:37 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025, changes how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles burial benefits for veterans. Currently, if a veteran chooses to receive an urn or commemorative plaque instead of a traditional headstone, they are ineligible for other burial benefits. This legislation removes that restriction, allowing veterans to receive both an urn/plaque and a headstone or marker, ensuring they receive comprehensive burial honors.
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Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] Radewagen
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