HR 2217
108th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Cemeteries and funerals
Cost of living adjustments
Veterans' benefits
Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act of 2003
Introduced: May 22, 2003
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 12, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2279)
Jun 19, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
May 22, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 22, 2003
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act of 2003 - Increases the authorized allowance for burial and funeral expenses for deceased veterans who: (1) at the time of death were in receipt of veterans' disability compensation or veterans' pension benefits; or (2) were veterans of any war or were discharged or released from active military service for a service-connected disability and for whom there is no next of kin or sufficient resources to cover funeral and burial costs.
Increases the burial plot allowance for veterans who, at the time of death, were receiving hospital or nursing home care in or through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Authorizes the annual adjustment of such allowances based on increases in Social Security benefits.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2279)
Committees of jurisdiction
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