HOUSE 2385116th CongressBecame Public Law No: 116-107.

To permit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program.

Last Action: 1/17/2020

Actions

2020-01-17Became Public Law No: 116-107.
2020-01-17Became Public Law No: 116-107.
2020-01-17Signed by President.
2020-01-17Signed by President.
2020-01-06Presented to President.
2020-01-06Presented to President.
2019-12-23Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2019-12-19Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
2019-12-19Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
2019-12-19Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7231)
2019-12-19Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7231)
2019-10-16Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2019-10-15Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-10-15On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1 (Roll no. 556). (text: CR H8129)
2019-10-15Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1 (Roll no. 556).(text: CR H8129)

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CRS Summary

As of 2020-01-17 (49)

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program. The program provides the public with engagement and educational opportunities regarding veterans interred in national, state, or tribal veterans' cemeteries. Additionally, the bill requires the VA to report on the efficacy of the grant program.

Cosponsors (1)

Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)

Subjects

Cemeteries and funerals
Education programs funding
Research administration and funding
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Became law: Pub. L. 116-107

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