Bill · S. 3241· Senate(119-S-3241)
Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Kim
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting our Veterans' Memories Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a plot or interment allowance for certain family members of veterans. This allowance applies specifically to those buried in cemeteries owned by a State, an agency, or a political subdivision of a State. The proposed payment is $525. The changes regarding deaths will take effect on the date the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill expands benefits to include plot allowances for spouses and children of veterans buried in state cemeteries.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill provides a legacy benefit that supports the interment of the veteran's family members.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The bill includes minor children and students under 23 in the scope of burial allowances.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill increases government spending by authorizing $525 payments to state and local entities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Support for State/Local Cemeteries: The Secretary shall pay $525 to a State, agency, or political subdivision for the burial of specific individuals (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1).
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Expanded Benefits for Families: Spouses, surviving spouses (including those who have remarried), and minor children are eligible for the allowance (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2).
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Support for Students: The definition of a minor child includes those under 23 years of age if they are pursuing a course of instruction at an approved educational institution (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2).
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Discretionary Support for Adult Children: The Secretary has the discretion to include unmarried adult children of certain persons described in section 2402 (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Veterans+4Good For Children+3Good For Students+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Men+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Seniors+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 11/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
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