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H.R. 6060

Referred to Committee

Veterans Burial Benefit Correction Act

Introduced 3/2/2020•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

3/10/2020 • House

Summary

Veterans Burial Benefit Correction Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide an outer burial receptacle (i.e., a container for a casket) for new graves in cemeteries funded by a grant to a state or a tribal organization under the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program.

Introduced in House • 3/2/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Cemeteries and funeralsVeterans' organizations and recognition

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Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2]

Republican • KS-2

Sponsored 3/2/2020

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 2, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Introduced in House3/2/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0