Require the federal government to provide financial assistance for the burial or cremation of children who die from abuse or neglect.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Gerald’s Law Act?
H.R. 7199 remains in the House Committee on Veterans Affairs as of June 21, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on a proposal. This bill has seen no recorded progress since January 21, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Gerald’s Law Act (H.R. 7199 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 234 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 234 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Jack Bergman (R-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.