What does Preamble of S 3898 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The proposed amendment aims to extend burial benefits for certain veterans. The benefits are specifically for veterans who die at home while receiving hospice care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3898 do?

This bill is formally titled the Gerald's Law Reauthorization Act of 2026.

What does EXTENSION OF BURIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN VETERANS WHO DIE AT of S 3898 do?

This section amends Section 301(c)(2) of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The amendment changes the year from '2026' to '2030'.

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Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026 — S. 3898

Last updated: 2/24/2026 · Introduced: 2/24/2026

Author: John Boozman (R-AR)

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This bill extends burial benefits for veterans who die at home while receiving VA hospice care.
It reauthorizes these benefits, extending the program's duration from 2026 to 2030.

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