HR 1338
114th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015
Everywhere this bill has been
18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 16, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 627). (text: CR H8174)
Nov 16, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 16, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8210-8211)
Nov 16, 2015
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 16, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.
Nov 16, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8174-8175)
Nov 16, 2015
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 26, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 237.
Oct 26, 2015
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-312.
Sep 17, 2015
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 17, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 9, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jul 9, 2015
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 24, 2015
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 19, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 6, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 6, 2015
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2015 | House · vote #627 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 409–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on October 26, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015
(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including:
- the scope of the issues relating to veterans' unclaimed remains, including the estimated number of such remains;
- the effectiveness of VA procedures for working with persons or entities having custody of unclaimed remains to facilitate their interment in such cemeteries;
- state and local laws that affect the Secretary's ability to inter unclaimed veterans' remains in such cemeteries; and
- recommendations for appropriate legislative or administrative action.
(Sec. 3) The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 is amended to limit FY2016 awards and bonuses to $2 million for VA employees who are members of the Senior Executive Service.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
37
D
Larsen, Rick
Roby, Martha
THORNBERRY, WILLIAM
D
Veasey, Marc A.
D
Cohen, Steve
R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
D
Dingell, Debbie
R
Gosar, Paul A.
D
Carson, André
R
Issa, Darrell
R
Latta, Robert E.
R
Schweikert, David
D
Garamendi, John
R
Graves, Sam
D
Boyle, Brendan F.
D
Frankel, Lois
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Dent, Charles
R
Kelly, Mike
R
Rouzer, David
Curbelo, Carlos
R
Perry, Scott
Walters, Mimi
R
Wilson, Joe
R
Babin, Brian
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Comstock, Barbara
Murphy, Tim
Costello, Ryan
Rothfus, Keith
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
D
McGovern, James P.
D
Nadler, Jerrold
D
Neal, Richard E.
R
Thompson, Glenn
D
Thompson, Mike
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