HR 15775 · 93th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the conditions under which distinterment of decedents in national cemeteries may be authorized.

Introduced 1974-07-02· Sponsored by Rep. Melcher, John [D-MT-2]· House

Bill Progress

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 House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1974-07-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that disinternment of veteran decedents in national cemeteries must be authorized in writing by the Director of the National Cemetery System setting forth cogent reasons for such disinternment, accompanied by: (1) written consent of all living close relatives of the decedent, and (2) a court order.…

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