S. 1116: Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-18 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-14 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-25):
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
This bill provides that the provision of an urn or commemorative plaque does not prohibit an individual from receiving a headstone or marker or other burial benefits (i.e., interment at a national cemetery) from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under current law, individuals who request an urn or plaque do so in lieu of being furnished a headstone or burial benefit.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Susan M. Collins | R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-03-25 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV 2025-07-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1116 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
View S. 1116 on congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1116?
S. 1116 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1116 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).