S. 1127: Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act

The bill named the "Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act" proposes an amendment to the eligibility criteria for memorial headstones and markers provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Currently, only individuals who died on or after November 11, 1998, are eligible for these memorials. The amendment will revise this rule by allowing certain individuals who died before this date to also qualify for these memorial headstones and markers.

Key Provisions of the Bill

• The bill amends Section 2306 of Title 38 of the United States Code.
• It specifically removes the language that restricts eligibility to those who died on or after November 11, 1998.
• As a result, families of veterans or qualifying individuals who passed away before this date may now receive memorial headstones and markers.

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this amendment is to honor and recognize the service of veterans or eligible individuals who have passed away prior to the established cutoff date, thereby allowing their families to receive the same memorial honors as those whose loved ones died after this date. This change aims to provide additional support and recognition to families of veterans from earlier eras.

Impact

If passed, the bill would expand the scope of beneficiaries who can receive memorial services from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It may provide significant emotional and symbolic benefits to families of veterans who have been previously excluded due to the specific cutoff date.

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