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| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=3d84747f-73f9-47e1-bc1c-bf544fe2509c | Heller Introduces Legislation Ensuring Vets Receive Proper Burial | 2014-11-20 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) – United States Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement after introducing the Veterans Dignified Burial Act, earlier today. This legislation calls for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to follow up with morgues on pending burials 30 day after a body has been identified as a veteran. Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA) introduced similar legislation in the United States House of Representatives earlier this year: “This legislation will keep the VA accountable for ensuring every veteran receives a proper burial in a timely manner. After all they have sacrificed in service to our nation, the least we can do is make certain they are afforded a dignified burial honoring their commitment to America. I’d like to thank Congressman Royce for taking the lead in the House and hope to see this legislation pass both chambers very soon,” stated Heller. Congressman Royce continued, “Stories of unburied veterans’ bodies are deeply unsettling and these travesties are the result of burial procedure loopholes at the VA. This bill ensures the VA follows up on pending burials 30 days after the deceased has been confirmed as a veteran, so that we know he or she is treated with both dignity and respect," said Rep. Royce. "While the quality of the healthcare that veterans receive has been in the news lately, our veterans deserve the same attention when it comes to their burials.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |