US HB1987 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on May 15 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-24 - 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 May 15 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-24 - 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
Veterans' Dignity and Honor Act - 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.
Title
Veterans' Dignity and Honor Act
Sponsors
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema [I-AZ] | Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] | Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2013-05-24 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
2013-05-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Cemeteries and funerals
Disability assistance
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Cemeteries and funerals
Disability assistance
Veterans' pensions and compensation
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/1987/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr1987/BILLS-113hr1987ih.pdf |