HR 4335
115th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Cemeteries and funerals
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Servicemember Family Burial Act
Introduced: November 9, 2017
Introduced by:
Correa, J. Luis
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
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To President
Became law
May 8, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 7, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 7, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H3755)
May 7, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 168).(text: CR H3755)
May 7, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3763)
May 7, 2018
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.
May 7, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4335.
May 7, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3755-3756)
May 7, 2018
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 20, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 9, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Nov 9, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 9, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1543)
Nov 9, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2018 | House · vote #168 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 389–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Servicemember Family Burial Act
This bill revises eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-provided memorial headstones and markers that commemorate individuals whose remains are unavailable. The bill makes eligible the spouse or eligible dependent child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces serving on active duty under other than dishonorable conditions at the time of the spouse's or child's death.
The spouse, minor child, and, in the VA's discretion, unmarried adult child of such a member of the Armed Forces may be buried in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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