H.R. 6943 · In committee · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026

Sponsor: Gabe Evans (R-CO)

What it does

• Amends title 38 of the United States Code to standardize the determination of burial and funeral expense allowances and plot allowances for deceased veterans.
• Expands eligibility for burial benefits to include veterans whose death results from a service-connected disability, removing prior categorical restrictions.
• Repeals section 2307 of title 38, consolidating separate burial benefit provisions into a single standardized statute.

Latest action

Mar 26, 2026: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee