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HR2721: Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025
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HR2721
Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025

1
Roll Calls
411
Yea (latest vote)
0
Nay (latest vote)
House
2025-09-16 – 2025-09-16

About HR2721

Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY)

Latest Action (2025-09-17): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Summary

Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a two-year pilot program to furnish, when requested, an appropriate headstone or burial marker to commemorate covered veterans. Covered veterans are veterans who died on or before November 1, 1990, and were released or discharged from service under conditions other than dishonorable. Currently, these benefits are only available to eligible veterans who died on or after November 1, 1990.The bill requires the VA to update the National Cemetery Administration website with respect to the requirements for eligibility for a headstone or burial marker. 

Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals, Government information and archives, Internet, web applications, social media, Veterans' organizations and recognition

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Frequently Asked

What is HR2721?

HR2721 is the Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY). Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a two-year pilot program to furnish, when requested, an appropriate headstone or burial marker to commemorate covered veterans. Covered veterans are veterans who died on or before November 1, 1990, and were released or discharged from service under conditions other than dishonorable.

Who sponsored HR2721?

HR2721 was sponsored by Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR2721?

As of 2025-09-17, HR2721 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs..

How did Congress vote on HR2721?

HR2721 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2025-09-16 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR2721 cover?

HR2721 is categorized under "Armed Forces and National Security." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-armed-forces-and-national-security/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR2721?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.