H.R. 2721: Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-04-08 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-17 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-04-08):
Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a two-year pilot program to furnish, when requested, an appropriate headstone or burial marker to commemorate covered veterans. Covered veterans are veterans who died on or before November 1, 1990, and were released or discharged from service under conditions other than dishonorable. Currently, these benefits are only available to eligible veterans who died on or after November 1, 1990.
The bill requires the VA to update the National Cemetery Administration website with respect to the requirements for eligibility for a headstone or burial marker.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2721 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2721?
H.R. 2721 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2721 are available on congress.gov.
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