HOUSE 1552116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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

Last Action: 3/29/2019

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2019-03-29Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
2019-03-06Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2019-03-06Introduced in House
2019-03-06Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-03-06 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR)

Subjects

Cemeteries and funerals
Family relationships
Veterans' organizations and recognition

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