Summary
Gerald's Law Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care).
Bill text versions
Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Jan 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HouseJan 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced in House