Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026

Senate Bill

S. 3898

119th Congress

Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026

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Introduced:Feb 24, 2026

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Summary

This bill would extend burial benefits to certain veterans who die at home while receiving hospice care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It makes changes to the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act to ensure these veterans receive the same burial benefits as those who die in VA facilities.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Introduced2/24/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill would extend burial benefits to certain veterans who die at home while receiving hospice care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It makes changes to the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act to ens

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This bill would extend burial benefits to certain veterans who die at home while receiving hospice care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It makes changes to the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act to ensure these veterans receive the same burial benefits as those who die in VA facilities.

Bill Number: 3898
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Title: Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill Number: 3898
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Summary: This bill would extend burial benefits to certain veterans who die at home while receiving hospice care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It makes changes to the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act to ensure these veterans receive the same buri

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would extend burial benefits to certain veterans who die at home while receiving hospice care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It makes changes to the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act to ensure these veterans receive the same burial benefits as those who die in VA facilities.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill extends burial benefits to veterans who die at home while under VA hospice care.
Currently, burial benefits may differ depending on where a veteran dies while receiving end-of-life care.
The change would amend an existing law named after Senator Elizabeth Dole that improved veterans' healthcare and benefits.
Veterans receiving hospice care at home from the VA would be treated the same as those who die in VA medical facilities for burial benefit purposes.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect veterans who choose to receive hospice care at home through the VA rather than in a VA facility. It would ensure their families receive the same burial benefits regardless of where the veteran spent their final days, potentially reducing financial burden on families during an already difficult time.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3898, 119th Congress (2026). "Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3898

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