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HR 3195 115th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Cemeteries and funerals Military education and training National Guard and reserves Veterans' organizations and recognition

Honor Guardsmen and Reservists Act

Introduced: July 12, 2017 See on congress.gov
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Jul 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jul 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 12, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honor Guardsmen and Reservists Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make available for purchase a memorial headstone or marker for the marked or unmarked grave of: (1) an individual who performed inactive duty training or active duty for training for at least six years as a member of a National Guard or reserve component, but did not serve on active duty and is not otherwise ineligible for a memorial headstone or marker on account of the nature of the individual's separation from the Armed Forces or other cause; or (2) such an individual whose remains are unavailable.

Such a headstone or marker may be purchased under this subsection by: (1) the individual; (2) the surviving spouse, child, sibling, or parent of the individual; or (3) an individual other than the next of kin, as determined by the VA.

What's happening now July 12, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2