HR 1831 · 94th Congress · Cemeteries and funerals

A bill to insure that a national cemetery is established in each State, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1975-01-23· Sponsored by Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1975-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Secretaty of the Army to: (1) establish a national cemetery in each State in which there is no national cemetery; and (2) provide for the maintenance and care of each such cemetery. Authorizes appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Provides, with respect to veterans' funeral expenses, for an additional burial allowance of $400 for veterans interred in other than a national cemetery. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 902(c)).…

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