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RESPECT Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2807| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends title 38, United States Code, to adjust the applicability of the authority to reconsider decisions made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Secretary of the Army regarding interring remains or honoring a person's memory in a national cemetery. A key provision restricts this reconsideration authority to only those decisions that were made on or after June 18, 1973 , thereby limiting the scope of past decisions that can be revisited. Furthermore, the bill makes a technical clarification by updating the reference for the definition of a Tier III sex offender , ensuring it aligns precisely with section 111 of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. This amendment aims to provide greater specificity and consistency in applying the criteria for such individuals in national cemetery decisions. It also includes a conforming repeal to align with these changes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-789
RESPECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3964
RESPECT Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-216
RESPECT Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-343
RESPECT Act
Jul 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4600
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-789
    RESPECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3964
    RESPECT Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-216
    RESPECT Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-343
    RESPECT Act


  • July 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4600
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Cemeteries and funeralsSex offensesVeterans' organizations and recognition

RESPECT Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2807| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This legislation amends title 38, United States Code, to adjust the applicability of the authority to reconsider decisions made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Secretary of the Army regarding interring remains or honoring a person's memory in a national cemetery. A key provision restricts this reconsideration authority to only those decisions that were made on or after June 18, 1973 , thereby limiting the scope of past decisions that can be revisited. Furthermore, the bill makes a technical clarification by updating the reference for the definition of a Tier III sex offender , ensuring it aligns precisely with section 111 of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. This amendment aims to provide greater specificity and consistency in applying the criteria for such individuals in national cemetery decisions. It also includes a conforming repeal to align with these changes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-789
RESPECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3964
RESPECT Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-216
RESPECT Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-343
RESPECT Act
Jul 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4600
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-789
    RESPECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3964
    RESPECT Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-216
    RESPECT Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-343
    RESPECT Act


  • July 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4600
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cemeteries and funeralsSex offensesVeterans' organizations and recognition