A bill to authorize the burial in Arlington National Cemetery of any former Reservist who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and would have been eligible for burial in Arlington National Cemetery but for age at time of death.

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Bill Number

S 1782

Introduced

Dec 6, 2001

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12555)

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Air piracy Armed Forces and National Security Armed forces reserves Bombings Cemeteries and funerals Commercial aircraft Crime and Law Enforcement Department of Defense EBB Terrorism Families Government Operations and Politics International Affairs Military dependents New York City Office buildings Pennsylvania September 11, 2001 Terrorism Transportation and Public Works Victims of terrorism Virginia Widowers Widows Women

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Summary

Authorizes the burial in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, of any individual (and establishes eligibility for his or her surviving spouse) who: (1) died as a direct result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001; and (2) would have been eligible for such burial by reason of service in a reserve component but for the fact that the individual was less than 60 years of age at the time of death.

Actions

Dec 6, 2001

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12555)
Dec 6, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12555)
Dec 6, 2001

Introduced in Senate

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