Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025

Sponsored bySen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]IN· Introduced 25 mars 2025

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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

18 mars 2026·4 months ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 24 juin 2025

Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025

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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4 actions

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
18 mars 2026 · Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
10 décembre 2025 · Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
25 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
25 mars 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

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Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]IN

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Republican150%

Democrat:Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]NV
Republican:Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]ME

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Armed Forces and National Security

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Cemeteries and funeralsVeterans' organizations and recognition

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Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To25 Mar 2025
- Hearings By (full committee)10 Dec 2025
- Hearings By (full committee)10 Dec 2025
- Markup By18 Mar 2026

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