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Gerald’s Law Act

USA117th CongressHR-7176| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2022
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (17)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 from a non-service-connected disability 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).
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Timeline
Mar 21, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sep 22, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4922
Introduced in Senate
  • March 21, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 28, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • September 22, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4922
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-4922: Gerald’s Law Act
Cemeteries and funeralsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

Gerald’s Law Act

USA117th CongressHR-7176| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2022
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 from a non-service-connected disability 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).
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Timeline
Mar 21, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sep 22, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4922
Introduced in Senate
  • March 21, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 28, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • September 22, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4922
    Introduced in Senate
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (17)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-4922: Gerald’s Law Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cemeteries and funeralsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition