Federal · 119th Congress
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
This bill provides that the provision of an urn or commemorative plaque does not prohibit an individual from receiving a headstone or marker or other burial benefits (i.e., interment at a national cemetery) from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under current law, individuals who request an urn or plaque do so in lieu of being furnished a headstone or burial benefit.
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the provision of certain additional burial benefits for individuals for whom an urn or plaque is furnished, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history3
Mar 18, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 10, 2025
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.
Mar 25, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.