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SB2309Introduced in the Senate

Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

Introduced

Introduced by John Boozman, District AR

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Official description

A bill 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

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

March 18, 2026

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Bill history

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

  2. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.

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

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