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Introduced
08/04/2020
08/04/2020
In Committee
08/04/2020
08/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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 pay costs relating to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to certain State and tribal veterans' cemeteries, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay costs related to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans' cemeteries owned by a state or tribal organization.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay costs related to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans' cemeteries owned by a state or tribal organization, in addition to national cemeteries. The bill amends Section 2308 of Title 38 of the United States Code to allow the VA Secretary to pay for the transportation of deceased veterans to "covered cemeteries," which includes state and tribal veterans' cemeteries, not just national cemeteries as previously allowed. The bill also makes conforming and clerical amendments to reflect this change.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 08/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4420/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4420/BILLS-116s4420is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4420/BILLS-116s4420is.pdf.pdf |
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