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Gerald’s Law Act

USA119th CongressHR-7199| House 
| Updated: 1/22/2026
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (12)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Keith Self (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled Gerald's Law Act , aims to expand the eligibility for burial allowances provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It amends section 2303(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, to include a new category of veterans for this benefit. Specifically, the legislation provides a burial allowance for veterans who pass away at home or in another setting while receiving hospice care furnished by the VA . A crucial condition for this allowance is that the hospice care must have been immediately preceded by the veteran receiving hospital or nursing home care from the VA. The amendments made by this act will take effect retroactively, as if they were included in the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-234
Gerald’s Law Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7176
Gerald’s Law Act
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-234
    Gerald’s Law Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7176
    Gerald’s Law Act


  • January 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Gerald’s Law Act

USA119th CongressHR-7199| House 
| Updated: 1/22/2026
This bill, titled Gerald's Law Act , aims to expand the eligibility for burial allowances provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It amends section 2303(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, to include a new category of veterans for this benefit. Specifically, the legislation provides a burial allowance for veterans who pass away at home or in another setting while receiving hospice care furnished by the VA . A crucial condition for this allowance is that the hospice care must have been immediately preceded by the veteran receiving hospital or nursing home care from the VA. The amendments made by this act will take effect retroactively, as if they were included in the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-234
Gerald’s Law Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7176
Gerald’s Law Act
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-234
    Gerald’s Law Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7176
    Gerald’s Law Act


  • January 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (12)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Keith Self (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted