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Public Law118th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 2181Became Law

Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2024

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 4, 2025)

Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2024

This act extends certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits provided to spouses and dependent children of veterans or active duty servicemembers.

Specifically, the act extends through FY2032 the requirement for the VA to furnish, upon request, memorial headstones or markers for spouses or dependent children of veterans or servicemembers who were serving on active duty at the time of the spouse’s or child’s death.

Additionally, the act extends through FY2032 the authority for burial in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration for a spouse or dependent child of veterans or servicemembers who were serving on active duty at the time of the spouse’s or child’s death.

What just happenedJan 4, 2025

Became Public Law No: 118-271.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
6 cosponsors2 D4 R
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  1. Jan 4, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 118-271.

  2. Jan 4, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 118-271.

  3. Jan 4, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 4, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 26, 2024FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 26, 2024President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 23, 2024Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 21, 2024ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment and amendment to the title to S. 2181 by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Dec 21, 2024NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment and amendment to the title to S. 2181 by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Nov 19, 2024Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

  11. Nov 18, 2024FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  12. Nov 18, 2024FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Nov 18, 2024FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6036)

  14. Nov 18, 2024Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6036)

  15. Nov 18, 2024FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2181.

  16. Nov 18, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6036-6037)

  17. Nov 18, 2024FloorH30300

    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. May 6, 2024FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  19. May 6, 2024FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  20. May 3, 2024Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  21. May 1, 2024Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3294)

  22. May 1, 2024Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3294)

  23. May 1, 2024Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3294)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. May 1, 2024Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3294)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  25. Jun 22, 2023IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  26. Jun 22, 2023IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 4, 202549

Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2024

This act extends certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits provided to spouses and dependent children of veterans or active duty servicemembers.

Specifically, the act extends through FY2032 the requirement for the VA to furnish, upon request, memorial headstones or markers for spouses or dependent children of veterans or servicemembers who were serving on active duty at the time of the spouse’s or child’s death.

Additionally, the act extends through FY2032 the authority for burial in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration for a spouse or dependent child of veterans or servicemembers who were serving on active duty at the time of the spouse’s or child’s death.

Passed SenateMay 1, 202455

Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2023

This bill permanently extends certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits provided to spouses and dependent children of veterans or active duty servicemembers. Specifically, the bill permanently requires the VA to furnish, upon request, memorial headstones or markers for spouses or dependent children of veterans or servicemembers who were serving on active duty at the time of the spouse’s or child’s death. Additionally, the bill permanently authorizes burial in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration for a spouse or dependent child of veterans or servicemembers who were serving on active duty at the time of the spouse’s or child’s death.

Introduced in SenateJun 22, 202300

Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2023

This bill permanently extends certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits provided to spouses and dependent children of veterans or active duty servicemembers. Specifically, the bill permanently requires the VA to furnish, upon request, memorial headstones or markers for spouses or dependent children of veterans or servicemembers who were serving on active duty at the time of the spouse’s or child’s death. Additionally, the bill permanently authorizes burial in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration for a spouse or dependent child of veterans or servicemembers who were serving on active duty at the time of the spouse’s or child’s death.

Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2024 — Informed