S 3241119th CongressIn Committee

Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act

Introduced: Nov 20, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-New Jersey)

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act amends Title 38 to provide a $525 plot allowance for spouses and children of veterans buried in state cemeteries, with the provision taking effect upon enactment.

Key Points

1Adds a new subsection granting a $525 allowance for eligible family members buried in state‑owned cemeteries.
2Defines eligible individuals as spouses, surviving spouses (including remarried), minor children, and, at the Secretary’s discretion, unmarried adult children.
3Effective immediately for deaths occurring on or after enactment.
4Reorganizes existing subsections to accommodate the new allowance.

Impact Areas

Veterans’ families and dependentsState cemetery authorities and local governmentsDepartment of Veterans Affairs and its budget

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