Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill aims to expand eligibility for headstones or grave markers provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It addresses a gap in current law where certain members of a Reserve of an Armed Force may not qualify for these benefits. The legislation amends title 38, United States Code, specifically section 2306(a)(5). This amendment extends entitlement to individuals who are not considered veterans solely because they did not meet the minimum active-duty service requirements under section 5303A. The bill ensures that these reservists, despite not meeting specific active-duty thresholds, are still eligible for a government-provided memorial.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National Security
GRAVE Act
USA119th CongressHR-4928| House
| Updated: 12/19/2025
This bill aims to expand eligibility for headstones or grave markers provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It addresses a gap in current law where certain members of a Reserve of an Armed Force may not qualify for these benefits. The legislation amends title 38, United States Code, specifically section 2306(a)(5). This amendment extends entitlement to individuals who are not considered veterans solely because they did not meet the minimum active-duty service requirements under section 5303A. The bill ensures that these reservists, despite not meeting specific active-duty thresholds, are still eligible for a government-provided memorial.