Bill · H.R. 1344· House(119-HR-1344)
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 3/26/2025 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Guy Reschenthaler
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the "Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act." It aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The purpose is to expand eligibility for headstones, markers, and burial receptacles administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This expansion targets certain individuals who died before November 11, 1998.
Yes
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill benefits the families and legacies of deceased veterans, which is often of interest to older generations.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill expands burial benefits such as headstones and markers for certain deceased veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill expands eligibility for headstones and burial markers for veterans who died before November 11, 1998.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Burial Benefits: The bill expands eligibility for headstones, markers, and burial receptacles to certain individuals who died before November 11, 1998, by striking the specific date requirement in section 2306(b)(2) of title 38. This change allows those who passed away earlier to access these specific Department of Veterans Affairs benefits.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+5Good For Veterans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 4/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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