S 1266 · 110th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-02· Sponsored by Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5503-5504)(2007-05-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 - Increases from $300 to $400 the burial plot allowance paid for veterans interred in cemeteries other than national cemeteries. Waives the requirement that, for a state to receive such allowance for the reimbursement of burial costs, it must file for such within two years after the burial or cremation of the veteran. Authorizes the use of up to $5 million per year under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) state cemetery grant program for operating and maintaining state cemeteries.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]GA