HR 7199 · 119th Congress

Gerald’s Law Act

Gerald's Law Act expands burial benefits for veterans who pass away at home while receiving hospice care from the VA. Currently, the VA provides burial allowances for veterans who die in VA hospitals or nursing homes, but not for those who die at home during hospice care. This bill closes that gap by allowing vetera…

Sponsor

Bergman, Jack (R-Michigan)

Introduced

2026-01-22

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.