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Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
10/21/2025, 5:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 647
Bill 119 HR 647, also known as the "Burial Benefits for Urn or Plaque Furnished Individuals Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide additional burial benefits for individuals who are provided with an urn or plaque for their remains. The bill seeks to expand the benefits available to veterans and their families by allowing for the provision of certain additional burial benefits in cases where an urn or plaque is furnished.
The specific details of the additional burial benefits that would be authorized under this bill are not explicitly outlined in the summary. However, it can be inferred that the benefits would likely include financial assistance or other forms of support to help cover the costs associated with the burial of individuals who have been provided with an urn or plaque.
Overall, the purpose of Bill 119 HR 647 is to ensure that individuals who are provided with an urn or plaque for their remains receive the necessary support and assistance to ensure a dignified and respectful burial. The bill aims to provide additional benefits to veterans and their families, recognizing their service and sacrifice to the country.
The specific details of the additional burial benefits that would be authorized under this bill are not explicitly outlined in the summary. However, it can be inferred that the benefits would likely include financial assistance or other forms of support to help cover the costs associated with the burial of individuals who have been provided with an urn or plaque.
Overall, the purpose of Bill 119 HR 647 is to ensure that individuals who are provided with an urn or plaque for their remains receive the necessary support and assistance to ensure a dignified and respectful burial. The bill aims to provide additional benefits to veterans and their families, recognizing their service and sacrifice to the country.
Congressional Summary of HR 647
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
This bill provides that the provision of an urn or commemorative plaque does not prohibit an individual from receiving a headstone or marker or other burial benefits (i.e., interment at a national cemetery) from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under current law, individuals who request an urn or plaque do so in lieu of being furnished a headstone or burial benefit.
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Current Status of Bill HR 647
Bill HR 647 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HR 647 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025. Bill HR 647's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295. as of October 17, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 647
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
38Democrat Cosponsors
22Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 647
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 647
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the provision of certain additional burial benefits for individuals for whom an urn or plaque is furnished, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the provision of certain additional burial benefits for individuals for whom an urn or plaque is furnished, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 647
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