119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1344 — Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act

“To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for headstones, markers, and burial receptacles under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who died before November 11, 1998.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Feb 13, 2025

Last action Mar 26, 2025

Pipeline · Bill → Law

Step 1

Introduced

Feb 13, 2025

Step 2

Referred

Mar 21, 2025

Veterans' Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands eligibility for a memorial headstone or marker for the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces. Currently, for individuals whose remains are unavailable, such benefit is only available for individuals who died on or after November 11, 1998. The bill makes such individuals eligible regardless of the date they died.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 4 actions

Mar 26, 2025

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Mar 21, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Feb 13, 2025

Introduced in House

Feb 13, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.