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H.R. 10329 · HOUSE2d
Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 1656 · HOUSE3d
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6731) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to prohibit Members of Congress, the President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading stocks, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
S. 5703 · SENATE3d
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program for the provision of support services to borrowers using housing loan benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5708 · SENATE3d
A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Victoria, Texas, as the "Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez VA Clinic".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5712 · SENATE3d
A bill to require reporting by the Department of Defense on the use of open-air burn pits, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 5704 · SENATE3d
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of behavioral health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5697 · SENATE3d
A bill to ensure that Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 5699 · SENATE3d
A bill to provide greater support for grandfamilies and older caregiver relatives.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5705 · SENATE3d
A bill authorizing grants to support long-term resiliency for archival institutions, libraries, and museums in order to provide continuity and access to covered records.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 5707 · SENATE3d
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish that employers may offer employees a choice among tax-favored employer contributions.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5701 · SENATE3d
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 954 · SENATE3d
A resolution recognizing the service and sacrifice of women veterans.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5702 · SENATE3d
A bill to improve maternal health policies in correctional facilities, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5696 · SENATE3d
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve presumptions of toxic exposure, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5698 · SENATE3d
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the integrity of the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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119th Congress · S. 4108 · Introduced

Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act

Latest action Apr 29, 2026: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

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SubjectsCemeteries and funeralsVeterans' pensions and compensation

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Sponsor

  • Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] · [R-ID] · R000584
    Rep-ID current · 3 terms · @SenatorRisch · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (16)

  • Africa and Global Health Policy (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 6
  • East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 6
  • Energy (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Europe and Regional Security Cooperation (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 6
  • Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 6
  • Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 6
  • Public Lands, Forests, and Mining (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (senate) · senate · rank 3 · site
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1 · site
  • Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • Senate Select Committee on Ethics (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 6
  • United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control (senate) · senate · rank 3 · site
  • Water and Power (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 6

Social media

District offices (6)

  • 350 N. 9th St., Suite 302, Boise, ID, 83702 · 208-342-7985 · fax 208-343-2458 · 43.618145,-116.2024194
  • 610 Hubbard, Suite 213, Harbor Plaza, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814 · 208-667-6130 · fax 208-765-1743 · 47.6826921,-116.7920799
  • 901 Pier View Dr., Suite 202A, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402 · 208-523-5541 · fax 208-523-9373 · 43.4836745,-112.0514001
  • 313 D St., Suite 106, Lewiston, ID, 83501 · 208-743-0792 · fax 208-746-7275 · 46.422158,-117.028638
  • 1411 Falls Avenue East, Suite 201, Twin Falls, ID, 83301 · 208-734-6780 · fax 208-734-3905 · 42.5785998,-114.456626
  • 275 South 5th Avenue, Suite 144, Pocatello, ID, 83201 · 208-236-6817 · fax 208-236-6820 · 42.8649048,-112.4429162

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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RISCH, JAMES E MR.
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2021-06-01
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2021-06-01
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null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$4,431,093.48
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$3,089,996.46
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$3,535,956.11
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2021-01-01
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2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (1)

  • Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] · [I-ME] · K000383 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-17 · original
    Ind-ME current · 3 terms · @SenAngusKing · 5 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-04-29T21:37:40ZHearings By (full committee)
    2026-03-17T16:09:01ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (3)

  • 2026-04-29Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • 2026-03-17IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2026-03-17IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-04-30T11:03:20Z
    Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIS2026-03-25T03:53:20Z
    Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2026-03-25T03:48:27Z
    A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of death from a service-connected disability, and for other purposes.

Text versions (from XML)

Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

none

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summaries

none

Related bills

  • HR 9055 (119) Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
    Latest: 2026-05-29 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

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Laws

none

Committee reports

none

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CBO cost estimates

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Latest action

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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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