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US S2651

US S2651
Honoring Veterans’ Families Act of 2019


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Introduced
10/21/2019
In Committee
10/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill 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, and for other purposes. 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 an inscription for the surviving spouse or eligible dependent child of a veteran following their death. The bill also allows the VA to include an inscription for the spouse or dependent child on the headstone or marker of the veteran if they predeceased the veteran. The provisions of this bill apply to individuals who died on or after October 1, 2018.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 10/21/2019)

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