S. 4108 · In committee · Armed Forces and National Security

Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act

Sponsor: James E. Risch (R-ID)

What it does

• Increases the burial and funeral expense benefit for veterans who die from service-connected disabilities from $2,000 to $3,000.
• Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to annually adjust the burial and funeral expense amount by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30 preceding the fiscal year.

Latest action

Apr 29, 2026: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate Veterans' Affairs