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US HR5487

US HR5487
Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act


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Introduced
12/18/2019
In Committee
07/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the maximum amount of Department of Veterans Affairs grants to States and tribal organizations for operating and maintaining veterans' cemeteries. This bill increases to $10 million (currently $5 million) the maximum amount the Department of Veterans Affairs may grant in a fiscal year to states and tribal organizations for operating and maintaining veterans' cemeteries.

AI Summary

This bill, the Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act, increases the maximum amount the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may grant to states and tribal organizations for operating and maintaining veterans' cemeteries from $5 million to $10 million per fiscal year. This change is intended to provide more funding to help states and tribes maintain these important facilities that honor and serve veterans.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (on 07/30/2020)

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