HB4398Introduced in the House
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Introduced by Tom Emmer, District MN-6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To direct a physician or nurse practitioner employed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the death of a veteran not later than 48 hours after such physician or nurse practitioner learns of such death, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Subcommittee Hearings Held
June 30, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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