A bill to expand eligibility for governmental markers for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries.

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Bill Number

S 909

Introduced

Apr 26, 2005

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Cemeteries and funerals Commemorations Monuments and memorials Veterans' benefits

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Summary

Amends the Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001 to make veterans buried in private cemeteries who died on or after November 1, 1990, (currently on or after September 11, 2001) eligible for governmental markers for marked graves.

States that such amendment shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 502 of such Act.

Actions

Jun 23, 2005

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Apr 26, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4262)
Apr 26, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4262)
Apr 26, 2005

Introduced in Senate

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