Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

Hozzl · 2025-12-04T09:06:30Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4398 Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/4/2025, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4398

The bill "H.R. 4398" from the 119th Congress, introduced on July 15, 2025, aims to require physicians or nurse practitioners employed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the death of a veteran within 48 hours of learning of such death. The bill likely contains provisions outlining the certification process and may include additional directives or purposes related to this requirement.

Current Status of Bill HR 4398

Bill HR 4398 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 15, 2025. Bill HR 4398 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 15, 2025. Bill HR 4398's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4398

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

294

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

242

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4398

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4398

To direct a physician or nurse practitioner employed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the death of a veteran not later than 48 hours after such physician or nurse practitioner learns of such death, and for other purposes.