VA memorial markers extended to families of veterans who died before 1998
In committeeS. 1127Latest action
Sponsor: John Fetterman · Senator · PA
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Official title: Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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S 1127 removes a 1998 cutoff date so more veterans' family members can receive a free VA memorial marker.
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What does this do?
This bill removes a date restriction that currently blocks some veterans' family members from receiving a free government memorial headstone or marker. Under current law, certain family members buried outside a national cemetery only qualify if they died on or after November 11, 1998. This bill would extend eligibility to family members who died before that date as well.
Who does it affect?
This change affects veterans' family members, such as spouses or dependents, who were buried somewhere other than a national cemetery and died before November 11, 1998.
Why does it matter?
Families who were previously excluded due to the date their loved one died may now be able to request an official government marker. This means some families could obtain a marker for a loved one who passed away years or decades ago.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 25, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Apr 29, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.