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Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act This bill expands eligibility for a memorial headstone or marker for the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces. Currently, for individuals whose remains are unavailable, such benefit is only available for individuals who died on or after November 11, 1998. The bill makes such individuals eligible regardless of the date they died.
Action Timeline
2025-03-25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2025-03-25
Introduced in Senate
Frequently Asked Questions
Did S.1127 pass?
S.1127 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 37%.
What does S.1127 do?
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act This bill expands eligibility for a memorial headstone or marker for the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces. Currently, for individuals whose remains are unavailable, such benefit is only available for individuals who died on or after November 11, 1998. The bill makes such individuals eligible regardless of the date they died.
Who sponsored S.1127?
S.1127 was sponsored by John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania).
Full Bill Text
119 S1127 IS: Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act U.S. Senate 2025-03-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1127 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 25, 2025 Mr. Fetterman (for himself, Mr. McCormick , and Mr. Cramer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for memorial headstones and markers furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who died before November 11, 1998. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act . 2. Expansion of eligibility for memorial headstones and markers furnished by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 2306(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in subparagraphs (B) and (C) by striking who dies on or after November 11, 1998, each place it appears.
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