Congressman Tom Emmer introduced the Veterans Burial Accountability Act to expedite veteran burials and support grieving families.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Tom Emmer has introduced the Veterans Burial Accountability Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at reducing delays in veteran burials. Supported by 50 colleagues from both parties, the legislation seeks to ensure families can grieve without unnecessary wait times for death certificates.
Emmer emphasized that the bill addresses a critical issue for families, stating, “No veteran family will be denied closure.” Senator John Boozman described timely provision of death certificates as essential for addressing legal and financial matters.
Key stakeholders, including organizations like the American Legion and AMVETS, have expressed support for the bill, highlighting its importance in alleviating the grief of families during a difficult time. The act mandates swift certification by VA clinicians and expands the pool of professionals who can sign death certificates when delays occur.
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Tom Emmer Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Tom Emmer:
- H.R.3533: Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act
- H.R.3234: To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to modify the amount of reciprocal deposits of an insured depository institution that are not considered to be funds obtained by or through a deposit broker, and for other purposes.
- H.R.2365: Securities Clarity Act of 2025
- H.R.2184: Firearm Due Process Protection Act
- H.R.2183: CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act
- H.R.1919: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
You can track bills proposed by Tom Emmer on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Emmer.
Tom Emmer Fundraising
Tom Emmer recently disclosed $631.9K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2025. This was the 82nd most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 25.8% came from individual donors.
Emmer disclosed $1.1M of spending. This was the 23rd most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Emmer disclosed $2.6M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 93rd most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Tom Emmer's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
