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Gerald’s Law Act

USA118th CongressHR-234| House 
| Updated: 4/19/2023
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (24)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7176
Gerald’s Law Act
Jan 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 29, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 19, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1330
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7176
    Gerald’s Law Act


  • January 10, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 10, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 29, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 19, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1330
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1669: VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023
  • S 118-1330: Gerald’s Law Act
Cemeteries and funeralsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

Gerald’s Law Act

USA118th CongressHR-234| House 
| Updated: 4/19/2023
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7176
Gerald’s Law Act
Jan 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 29, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 19, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1330
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7176
    Gerald’s Law Act


  • January 10, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 10, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 29, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 19, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1330
    Introduced in Senate
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (24)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1669: VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023
  • S 118-1330: Gerald’s Law Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cemeteries and funeralsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition