Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act

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Bill ID: 119/hr/1344
Last Updated: February 4, 2026

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Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

ID: R000610

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (because who doesn't love a good namesake bill?) aims to expand eligibility for headstones, markers, and burial receptacles under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) laws. Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure this will be a game-changer for the nation.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends Section 2306(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, by striking "who dies on or after November 11, 1998" from subparagraphs (B) and (C). In other words, they're removing a date restriction that previously limited eligibility to individuals who died after November 11, 1998. Oh, the humanity! How could we have possibly lived with such an egregious injustice?

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include certain individuals who died before November 11, 1998 (because, you know, they're still waiting for their headstones). The stakeholders are likely the families of these deceased individuals, who will now be able to apply for VA-provided headstones and markers. I'm sure this will bring great comfort to them.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact is negligible, but hey, it's a nice PR stunt. This bill won't change the course of history or improve the lives of veterans in any meaningful way. It's just a feel-good measure designed to make politicians look good while they're busy not addressing real issues.

Now, let's get to the diagnosis:

* **Symptoms:** Politicians seeking to appear compassionate and supportive of veterans without actually doing anything substantial. * **Underlying Condition:** A severe case of "Legislative Theater-itis," characterized by a desperate need for positive press coverage and a complete lack of meaningful policy initiatives. * **Treatment:** None required. This bill will likely pass, and everyone involved will pat themselves on the back while ignoring the real problems facing veterans.

In conclusion, this bill is a masterclass in legislative window dressing. It's a shallow attempt to appear caring without actually doing anything that matters. Bravo, Congress. You've managed to waste our time again with your pointless posturing.

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Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$98,350
25 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$37,250
Committees
$0
Individuals
$61,100

No PAC contributions found

1
CHEROKEE NATION
2 transactions
$6,600
2
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
2 transactions
$5,300
3
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
1 transaction
$3,300
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
1 transaction
$3,300
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1 transaction
$3,300
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SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS
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$3,300
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DEEM GUYS
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$1,000

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BERKEBILE, GUY
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$9,900
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2 transactions
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1 transaction
$6,600
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DANIELS, GEORGE G
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SCOFIELD, JOHN
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$3,300
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1 transaction
$3,300
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VICKAR, KERRY
1 transaction
$3,300
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BUCHANAN, DEE
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 8 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

ID: M001204

Top Contributors

10

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PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORP
Organization DURYEA, PA
$2,500
Sep 18, 2024
2
COTLER, YUDACUFSKI, HUEBNER
Organization SAINT CLAIR, PA
$1,000
Apr 23, 2024
3
DOWD, JOHN J
SUNDANCE VACATIONS PRESIDENT
Individual LEHIGHTON, PA
$6,600
Mar 25, 2024
4
PEYKOFF, ANDY
NIAGARA BOTTLING, LLC CEO
Individual LAS VEGAS, NV
$6,600
Mar 22, 2024
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DOWD, JOHN J
SUNDANCE VACATIONS PRESIDENT
Individual LEHIGHTON, PA
$6,600
Sep 18, 2024
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ROWAN, MARC J
APOLLO MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$6,600
Aug 23, 2023
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ROWAN, CAROLYN
CAROLYN ROWAN COLLECTION OWNER
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$6,600
Aug 23, 2023
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RICH, BRIAN R MR. JR
GILBERTON COAL CO. EXECUTIVE SALES
Individual CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
$6,600
Oct 24, 2024
9
VOLPE, ELLEN M
SELF HOMEMAKER
Individual WAVERLY TOWNSHIP, PA
$5,800
May 31, 2023
10
VOLPE, CHARLES J
EXCALIBUR INSURANCE MGMT PRESIDENT
Individual WAVERLY TOWNSHIP, PA
$5,800
May 31, 2023

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

ID: T000467

Top Contributors

10

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ACTBLUE
COM SOMERVILLE, MA
$500
Oct 27, 2024
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ACTBLUE
COM SOMERVILLE, MA
$30
Nov 3, 2024
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SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS
Organization SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Sep 30, 2023
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YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION
Organization BROOKS, CA
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
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YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION
Organization BROOKS, CA
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
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EASTERN BANK OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
Organization CHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Feb 7, 2024
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HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE
Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Jun 23, 2024
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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 23, 2023
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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 23, 2023
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MOORETOWN RANCHERIA
Organization OROVILLE, CA
$3,300
Sep 28, 2024

Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]

ID: K000376

Top Contributors

10

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PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Nov 30, 2023
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Organization TUCSON, AZ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2023
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Organization ADA, OK
$2,500
May 23, 2024
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$1,000
Jun 15, 2023
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$1,000
Aug 12, 2024
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Organization EL CAJON, CA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2024
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Organization LEDYARD, CT
$3,300
Oct 23, 2023
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Organization BANNING, CA
$3,300
Mar 24, 2023
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,000
Sep 30, 2024

Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

ID: D000530

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 20, 2024
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$1,000
Dec 15, 2023
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SMYTH, NICHOLAS
Individual PITTSBURGH, PA
$5,000
May 21, 2023
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SMYTH, NICHOLAS
ST OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE ATTOR ASST DIRECTOR FOR CONSUMER FINANCIAL P
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$3,780
May 26, 2023
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BALSON, ANDREW
COVE HILL PARTNERS INVESTMENT SERVICES
Individual WEST NEWTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 13, 2023
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BALSON, ANDREW
COVE HILL PARTNERS INVESTMENT SERVICES
Individual WEST NEWTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 13, 2023
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BEEUWKES, NANCY
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual CONCORD, MA
$3,300
Nov 17, 2023
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BEEUWKES, REINIER III
ISCHEMIX CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
Individual CONCORD, MA
$3,300
Nov 17, 2023
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BILLS, MICHAEL D
BLUESTEM ASSET MANAGEMENT CEO
Individual CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023
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BILLS, MICHAEL D
BLUESTEM ASSET MANAGEMENT CEO
Individual CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

ID: B001285

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$2,000
Jun 28, 2024
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$1,000
Feb 23, 2024
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PRISELAC, TOM M.
CEDAR SINAI HEALTH SYSTEMS EXECUTIVE
Individual SANTA MONICA, CA
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
6
BUCHMAN, MICHELLE J.
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CARBONDALE, CO
$3,300
Nov 18, 2023
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CONROY, ROBERTA
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual SANTA MONICA, CA
$3,300
Dec 1, 2023
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SAVAGE, KEVIN
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual BEVERLY HILLS, CA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
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STEVENS, SETH R.
SOUTHERN CA PERMANENTE GROUP DERMATOLOGIST
Individual NEWBURY PARK, CA
$3,300
Oct 28, 2023
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UNTERMAN, JANET M.
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Dec 8, 2023

Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

ID: L000590

Top Contributors

10

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NATIONAL STONE SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION ROCKPAC
PAC ALEXANDRIA, VA
$5,000
Jun 13, 2023
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PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$5,000
Jun 13, 2023
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PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$5,000
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PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$4,000
Jun 30, 2023
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CULAC THE PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$3,500
Jun 30, 2023
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PAC DES MOINES, IA
$2,500
Jun 13, 2023
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$2,500
Jun 14, 2023
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PAC ALEXANDRIA, VA
$2,500
Jun 28, 2023
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PAC BIRMINGHAM, AL
$2,500
Jun 28, 2023
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THE HOME DEPOT INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$2,500
Jun 29, 2023

Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

ID: G000602

Top Contributors

10

1
RALLYE MOTORS
Organization ROSLYN, NY
$6,000
Jul 18, 2023
2
RALLYE MOTORS
Organization ROSLYN, NY
$6,000
Jun 5, 2023
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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$1,000
Aug 1, 2024
4
STONE, JAMES M
PLYMOUTH ROCK COMPANY, INC. EXECUTIVE
Individual BOSTON, MA
$5,000
Oct 16, 2024
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FAIVUS, HARRY E
SELF-EMPLOYED OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Nov 1, 2024
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STONE, JAMES M
PLYMOUTH ROCK COMPANY, INC. EXECUTIVE
Individual BOSTON, MA
$5,000
Oct 16, 2024
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HELFER, RICKI
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$4,000
Sep 10, 2024
8
ANDEER, KYLE
APPLE INC ATTORNEY
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Mar 27, 2024
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SELF-EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Mar 21, 2024
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BURNSTEIN, CLIFFORD
Q PRIME MANAGER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Mar 28, 2024

Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

ID: V000138

Top Contributors

10

1
LUX FOR VIRGINIA
Organization LADYSMITH, VA
$500
Mar 29, 2024
2
LUX FOR VIRGINIA
Organization LADYSMITH, VA
$500
Mar 31, 2024
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FORSTER-BURKE, DIANE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT
$4,000
Apr 20, 2024
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FORSTER-BURKE, DIANE
Individual COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT
$4,000
May 5, 2024
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VON STEIN, THOMSON
Individual ROCKVILLE, MD
$3,500
Aug 7, 2024
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HULL, MEGAN
SELF ACTIVIST
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 2, 2024
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KAISER, GEORGE
GBK CORPORATION EXECUTIVE
Individual TULSA, OK
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
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PARSONS, KATHLEEN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual POTOMAC, MD
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
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STAPLE, HARISE
SELF MD
Individual LOS ALTOS, CA
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
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SELF REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024

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