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Gerald's Law Act: Burial Allowance for Veterans in Home Hospice Care

This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to provide a burial allowance for veterans who die at home or another setting while receiving hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Eligibility requires that such care was directly preceded by hospital or nursing home care furnished by the Secretary.
Key points
Extends burial allowance to veterans dying at home while receiving VA hospice care.
Requires that hospice care be directly preceded by VA-furnished hospital or nursing home care.
Amendments take effect as if included in the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7199
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Process start date: 2026-01-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Gerald’s Law Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7199.

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 2026-01-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends burial allowance to veterans dying at home while receiving VA hospice care.
  • Requires that hospice care be directly preceded by VA-furnished hospital or nursing home care.
  • Amendments take effect as if included in the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1].

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 2026-02-13.

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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