H.R. 1344: Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act

This bill, known as the Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act, proposes to amend existing laws regarding the eligibility for government-provided headstones, markers, and burial receptacles for veterans. The key changes in this legislation are as follows:

Purpose of the Bill

The main aim of the bill is to expand eligibility for receiving headstones, markers, and burial receptacles from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to certain individuals who died before November 11, 1998. Currently, the eligibility criteria only cover those who passed away on or after that date.

Proposed Changes

• The bill will amend Section 2306(b)(2) of title 38 of the United States Code.
• Specific phrases in the law that reference the eligibility conditions based on the date of death will be removed, allowing veterans who died before the specified date to qualify for these benefits.

Implications

By removing the date limitation, this legislation aims to ensure that more veterans and their families have access to headstones, markers, and burial receptacles, acknowledging their service and sacrifice regardless of when they died. It addresses the needs of families who may not have been able to provide these memorials in the past due to the current restrictions.

Eligibility Expansion

The eligibility expansion could potentially include a broader range of veterans’ families who wish to honor their loved ones with specified burial markers, thus enhancing the memorial options available for those who served in the military.

Relevant Companies

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