Federal · 119th Congress
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
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Cosponsors158
James C. MoylanRU.S. Representative · At-Large · GU
Robert B. AderholtRU.S. Representative · 4th District · AL
Mark AlfordRU.S. Representative · 4th District · MO
Don BaconRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NE
Ken CalvertRU.S. Representative · 41st District · CA
Juan CiscomaniRU.S. Representative · 6th District · AZ
Jim CostaDU.S. Representative · 21st District · CA
Dan CrenshawRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · TX
Scott DesJarlaisRU.S. Representative · 4th District · TN
Randy FeenstraRU.S. Representative · 4th District · IA
Brad FinstadRU.S. Representative · 1st District · MN
Michelle FischbachRU.S. Representative · 7th District · MN12 of 158
Other titles2
To direct a physician or nurse practitioner employed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the death of a veteran not later than 48 hours after such physician or nurse practitioner learns of such death, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history4
Jun 30, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held
Dec 3, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 15, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 15, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House