HR 1552 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Private Cemeteries Honoring Veterans in the Absence of Next of Kin Act

Introduced 2019-03-06· Sponsored by Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.(2019-03-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Private Cemeteries Honoring Veterans in the Absence of Next of Kin Act This bill provides that if the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is unable to locate any next of kin of certain deceased veterans, a private cemetery may request that the VA furnish a headstone or marker, medallion, or other device for the grave to signify the individual's veteran status.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]OR