Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4928

GRAVE Act

Veterans Affairs: Grave Markers for Reservists

Dec 19, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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While veteran-related bills often get support, most bills introduced in the House never make it out of committee without a large number of cosponsors or leadership backing.

Key Points

The GRAVE Act would allow more members of the military Reserves to receive a government-provided headstone or grave marker when they die.
Right now, some Reservists do not qualify for these burial benefits because they did not serve on active duty for a long enough time. This bill removes that specific rule.
This change helps honor the service of part-time military members who were ready to serve but did not meet the strict time-on-duty requirements usually needed for VA benefits.
The Department of Veterans Affairs would be responsible for providing these markers to eligible former Reservists to ensure their service is recognized at their final resting place.

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Milestones

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Dec 19, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Aug 8, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Aug 8, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

GRAVE Act

Bill NumberHR 4928

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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