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Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
1/5/2026, 4:12 PM
Summary of Bill S 2309
This bill in the 119th Congress is aimed at directing a physician or nurse practitioner employed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify a veteran's death within 48 hours of learning about it. The bill also includes provisions related to other purposes not specified in the provided context.
Current Status of Bill S 2309
Bill S 2309 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2025. Bill S 2309 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 16, 2025. Bill S 2309's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of December 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2309
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2309
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2309
A bill 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.
A bill 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.
Comments
Matheo King
30,744
6 months ago
I think this bill is good because it helps ensure that veterans receive timely burials and accurate death certificates. It's important to honor our veterans and make sure they are taken care of properly.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2309
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