H.R. 2721: Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025

The Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025 aims to establish a pilot program by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide headstones or burial markers for certain veterans. Here are the main components of the bill:

General Provisions

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is tasked with creating and implementing a pilot program. This program will allow for the furnishing of appropriate headstones or burial markers specifically for veterans who passed away on or before November 1, 1990, upon request.

Application Process

Individuals who wish to request a headstone or burial marker for a covered veteran must submit an application to the Secretary. The application will need to be provided within a specified time frame and must include all necessary information and assurances as determined by the Secretary.

Eligibility Requirements Update

The Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs will update the National Cemetery Administration's website to reflect the eligibility criteria for receiving a headstone or burial marker under this pilot program. This is intended to ensure that potential applicants are informed about the requirements.

Termination of the Program

The authority to run this pilot program will last for two years from the date the bill is enacted. After this period, the program will no longer be in operation.

Definition of Covered Veteran

A "covered veteran" as defined in this bill refers to any veteran who meets the criteria established in section 101 of title 38, United States Code, specifically those who died on or before November 1, 1990.

Relevant Companies

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