US HB1212 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 46-29-1)
Status: Introduced on February 21 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 21 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
BRAVE Act of 2017 Burial Rights for America's Veterans' Efforts Act of 2017 This bill increases the amounts payable through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) burial and funeral expenses of certain veterans, and (2) such expenses in connection with a veteran's death due to a service-connected disability. The VA shall increase such amounts each fiscal year by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index.
Title
BRAVE Act of 2017 Burial Rights for America's Veterans' Efforts Act of 2017
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| 2017-02-21 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2017-02-21 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Cemeteries and funerals
Disability and paralysis
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Cemeteries and funerals
Disability and paralysis
Veterans' pensions and compensation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1212/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1212/BILLS-115hr1212ih.pdf |
