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Headstones for Veterans: New Support Program for Families

A new pilot program will allow families of veterans who died on or before November 1, 1990, to request a free headstone or burial marker. This aims to honor the memory of those who served the country by providing support for commemoration. The program will run for two years from its enactment date.
Key points
Pilot program to provide headstones or burial markers for veterans who died on or before November 1, 1990.
Applications for headstones will be submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The National Cemetery Administration website will be updated with new eligibility requirements.
The program will be available for two years from the Act's enactment.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10395
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]
Process start date: 2024-12-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10395.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Pilot program to provide headstones or burial markers for veterans who died on or before November 1, 1990.
  • Applications for headstones will be submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • The National Cemetery Administration website will be updated with new eligibility requirements.
  • The program will be available for two years from the Act's enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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