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Introduced
02/08/2019
02/08/2019
In Committee
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide inscriptions for spouses and children on certain headstones and markers furnished by the Secretary. This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide inscriptions for deceased spouses and children on certain headstones furnished by the VA.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide inscriptions for deceased spouses and children on certain headstones and markers furnished by the VA. Specifically, the bill allows the VA to replace existing headstones or markers to add inscriptions for the surviving spouse or eligible dependent child after their death. It also allows the VA to include inscriptions for the spouse or dependent child on the headstone or marker of the individual, if the spouse or child predeceases the individual. The bill applies to individuals who died on or after October 1, 2018.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (22)
Doug LaMalfa (R)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Joe Cunningham (D),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
James Hagedorn (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Frank Lucas (R),
Joe Neguse (D),
Ralph Norman (R),
Frank Pallone (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Bill Posey (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Tim Ryan (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Randy Weber (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Subcommittee Hearings Held. (on 05/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1126/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1126/BILLS-116hr1126ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1126/BILLS-116hr1126ih.pdf.pdf |
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