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 1390

Introduced

Mar 7, 2017

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (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 in which the deceased veteran is eligible to be buried.

Actions

Apr 27, 2017

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Apr 27, 2017

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 5, 2017

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 9, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 7, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 7, 2017

Introduced in House

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