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Permanent Burial Benefits and Dignity Standards for Veterans and Families.

This Act makes permanent the burial and memorial benefits for spouses and dependent children who pass away before the veteran or active duty member, removing the previous expiration date. It also establishes a foundation to fund educational programs about veterans' legacies and mandates higher standards for dignified burials in national cemeteries, including restrictions on the use of cardboard containers for unclaimed remains.
Key points
Permanent burial and memorial rights for spouses and dependent children who predecease veterans or active duty service members.
Creation of the National Cemeteries Foundation to support educational outreach activities of the Veterans Legacy Program through flexible funding.
Requirement for dignified burial containers in national cemeteries, prohibiting the use of cardboard containers for unclaimed veteran remains unless specifically requested.
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Print number: 118_S_4100
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Process start date: 2024-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Honoring Veterans' Legacies and Burial Benefits Enhancements Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4100.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Permanent burial and memorial rights for spouses and dependent children who predecease veterans or active duty service members.
  • Creation of the National Cemeteries Foundation to support educational outreach activities of the Veterans Legacy Program through flexible funding.
  • Requirement for dignified burial containers in national cemeteries, prohibiting the use of cardboard containers for unclaimed veteran remains unless specifically requested.
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 Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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