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H.R. 7199 — Gerald’s Law Act — Project Euthyna

The public record · 119th Congress

Gerald’s Law Act

Gerald's Law Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care).

Other titles

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.Official Title as Introduced

Gerald’s Law ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 7199·House·Bill·Armed Forces and National Security

Rep. Jack Bergman(Republican-Michigan-1)·

Jan 22, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jan 22, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Documents

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Bill text

Jan 22, 2026As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Jan 22, 2026Introduced in House

Where it stands

In committee — the House

On the floor — the House

In committee — the Senate

On the floor — the Senate

Resolving differences

With the President

Became law

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