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 veterans' cemeteries owned by a State or tribal organization.

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Bill Number

HR 4759

Introduced

Mar 16, 2016

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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Armed Forces and National Security Cemeteries and funerals Transportation costs Veterans' organizations and recognition

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Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay the burial transportation costs of certain deceased veterans to a state- or tribal-owned veterans' cemetery.

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May 11, 2016

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
May 11, 2016

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 13, 2016

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 11, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 16, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 16, 2016

Introduced in House

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