Legislative subject term
Cemeteries and funerals
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92 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 8469 (119th) Jul 14, 2026
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.
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Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Hawai‘i National Cemetery Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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To temporarily expand the authorized uses of grants awarded under the Veterans Legacy Program of the National Cemetery Administration, and for other purposes.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3317, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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RESPECT Act of 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Small Cemetery Conveyance Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Hawai‘i National Cemetery Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
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A resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8696-8697; text: CR S8677)
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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
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Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
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Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
- H.R. 3944 (119th) Sep 18, 2025
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 2721 (119th) Sep 17, 2025
Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Dignity for Aborted Children Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Dignity for Aborted Children Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-271.
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 752.
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WISE Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Mark Our Place Act
Became Public Law No: 118-134.
- H.R. 8371 (118th) Nov 19, 2024
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 8580 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
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Survivor Benefits Delivery Improvement Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 553.
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Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act of 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Preserving Veterans’ Legacy Act of 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Veterans’ Burial Improvement Act of 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435.
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Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
- H.Res. 1061 (118th) Mar 6, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
- H.R. 2670 (118th) Dec 22, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-31.
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A resolution designating December 16, 2023, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5803; text: CR S5811-5812)
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Headstones for Honor Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into an agreement with the city of Fargo, North Dakota, for the conveyance of certain land of the Department of Veterans Affairs at Fargo National Cemetery, and for other purposes.
Held at the desk.
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Native American Burial Sites and Cultural Resources Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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No Glory for Hate Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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A resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4676; text: CR S4685)
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Pay Our Coast Guard Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Giving Reservists A Valiant Eternity Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 150.
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Dignity for Aborted Children Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 110.
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the continuing operation of national cemeteries during periods of certain funding restrictions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- H.R. 1669 (118th) May 30, 2023
VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Gerald’s Law Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Gerald’s Law Act
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of certain emblems on headstones and markers furnished for veterans by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Dignity for Aborted Children Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Sgt. Fieldy Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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