Federal · 119th Congress
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
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Cosponsors7
Other titles2
A bill 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 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.
Jul 16, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.