Bills · S 2623
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2623Armed Forces and National Security
HONOR Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a critical need for grieving families: clear and timely information about burial options for their loved ones who served our country. If this bill becomes law, families will have an easier time planning final arrangements, as they'll be able to see average wait times for burials at national cemeteries online, updated regularly. This could prevent unnecessary delays and provide much-needed peace of mind.
Without this bill, families might continue to face uncertainty or difficulty in obtaining current scheduling information, potentially adding to their burden during a period of loss. The bill also promotes ongoing accountability for the National Cemetery Administration by requiring consistent customer service surveys and reporting, ensuring that the care and dignity provided to our deceased veterans remain a priority.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the VA to display a monthly updated spreadsheet of burial scheduling availability for each national cemetery on the National Cemetery Administration's website.
This provides immediate and current information to families planning funerals, helping them make informed decisions and reduce stress.
PROVISION 02
Directs the VA to submit a proposed definition of 'interment schedule availability' to Congress within 60 days, focusing on the time between case establishment and first available burial, considering family preferences.
This ensures a clear and consistent understanding of what 'availability' means, making the reported data more reliable and useful.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the VA to continue administering customer service surveys to veterans, families, and funeral homes and to publish the results.
This ensures ongoing feedback on the quality of services and promotes continuous improvement and accountability within the National Cemetery Administration.
PROVISION 04
Requires the VA to submit a report to Congress on historical burial scheduling availability data from the past five years within one year of the bill's enactment.
This provides a long-term view of service performance and helps identify trends or areas needing improvement within the national cemetery system.
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R· South Dakota
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2623
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2623Armed Forces and National Security
HONOR Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
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