Federal officials could review national cemetery burial or memorial decisions only if they were made on or after June 18, 1973. The bill would also use one federal definition for the highest tier of sex offenders in these cases.
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RESPECT Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Latest action on S. 2807: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects families and others who want the government to review an old national cemetery decision. It also affects the federal officials who decide whether a person may be buried or honored there. Cases involving people classified as tier III sex offenders would use the updated federal definition.
Why this matters: Old national cemetery decisions can affect whether a person receives a federal burial or memorial honor. This bill would draw a firm line at June 18, 1973, which may make the rules clearer but could block reviews of older cases. Using one sex-offender definition could also make decisions more consistent. The bill does not state how many cases or families would be affected.
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Officially: RESPECT Act of 2025
Federal officials could review national cemetery burial or memorial decisions only if they were made on or after June 18, 1973. The bill would also use one federal definition for the highest tier of sex offenders in these cases.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Veterans' Affairs
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (9/16/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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