Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
The Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act increases the amount of burial and funeral expenses the Department of Veterans Affairs pays to families of veterans who died from service-connected disabilities. Under this bill, the base payment rises from $2,000 to $3,000 and is automatically adjusted each year based on changes in the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation. This legislation directly affects surviving spouses, children, and other eligible dependents of these veterans by ensuring their financial support keeps pace with rising costs over time.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 29, 2026
Last action May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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May 29, 2026
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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