119th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
S. 1116: Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
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- Introduced (completed)
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Summary
This bill provides that the provision of an urn or commemorative plaque does not prohibit an individual from receiving a headstone or marker or other burial benefits (i.e., interment at a national cemetery) from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under current law, individuals who request an urn or plaque do so in lieu of being furnished a headstone or burial benefit.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Susan Collins R-MEOriginal
- Jacky Rosen D-NV
Who scored on this bill
- 1Jim Banks SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Jim Banks.
Show the full action history (5 actions)
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.