U.S. Senate · 119th Congress · S. 2309

Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

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.

Sponsor

John BoozmanR-AR

Introduced

July 16, 2025, in the Senate

Issue areas

• Defense and veterans
• Healthcare

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security (from the Congressional Research Service)

Full text and actions

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