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HR 2719 102th Congress House

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the repatriation of the remains of veterans who received certain distinguished medals.

Introduced: June 20, 1991 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Armed forces abroadCemeteries and funeralsCongressional Medal of HonorMilitary medals, decorations, etc.Repatriation
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 18, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from American Battle Monuments Commission.
Jun 26, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 20, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 20, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 18, 1991

Executive Comment Requested from American Battle Monuments Commission.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, upon request of the survivors, to repatriate to the United States for burial in a national cemetery the remains of a member of the armed forces who: (1) died while serving on active duty; (2) received the Medal of Honor or distinguished service cross during such duty; and (3) is buried in an American cemetery outside the United States.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2719: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the repatriation of the remains of veterans who received certain distinguished medals.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2719/
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"H.R. 2719: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the repatriation of the remains of veterans who received certain distinguished medals.." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2719/.
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H.R. 2719, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2719/.
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[H.R. 2719: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the repatriation of the remains of veterans who received certain distinguished medals.](https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2719/)
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