Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act

# Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act Summary **What It Does** This bill would expand who can receive a free memorial headstone or marker from the government. Currently, if a veteran or active military member's remains cannot be found or recovered, only their family members (spouse, children, or dependents) who died after November 11, 1998, are eligible for a memorial marker.

The bill would remove that date restriction, allowing families of those who died before 1998 to also receive this benefit. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects families of veterans and military members whose remains were never recovered or identified—such as those lost at sea, in combat zones, or in other circumstances where the body was never found. By removing the 1998 cutoff date, it would extend eligibility to families who have been waiting decades for this memorial recognition. **Current Status** The bill (S 1127) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.