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Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

8/5/2025, 5:43 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 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of July 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2309

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2309

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate 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

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Matheo King

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4 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.