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US HR1947

US HR1947
To amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt transfers of funds from Federal agencies to the Department of Veterans Affairs for nonprofit corporations established under subchapter IV of chapter 73 of such title from certain provisions of the Economy Act.


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Introduced
03/28/2019
In Committee
05/08/2019
Crossed Over
05/22/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt transfers of funds from Federal agencies to the Department of Veterans Affairs for nonprofit corporations established under subchapter IV of chapter 73 of such title from certain provisions of the Economy Act. This bill exempts from fiscal year limitations funds transferred from federal agencies to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for research or education by nonprofit corporations at VA medical centers.

AI Summary

This bill exempts from fiscal year limitations funds transferred from federal agencies to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for research or education by nonprofit corporations at VA medical centers. It also makes improvements to assistance for certain flight training and other educational programs for veterans, such as allowing accelerated payments for flight training programs and clarifying the treatment of flight training costs at public institutions. Additionally, the bill allows the VA to replace headstones or markers to add inscriptions for the surviving spouse or eligible dependent child of a veteran after their death.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Senate. (on 05/22/2019)

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