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H.R. 2385 116th Congress House

To permit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program.

Introduced: May 9, 2019 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Cemeteries and funeralsEducation programs fundingResearch administration and fundingVeterans' organizations and recognition
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 17, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-107.
Jan 17, 2020
Signed by President.
Jan 6, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 23, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 19, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 19, 2019
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7231)
Dec 19, 2019
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7231)
Oct 16, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 15, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1 (Roll no. 556). (text: CR H8129)
Oct 15, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8137-8138)
Oct 15, 2019
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.
Oct 15, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2385.
Oct 15, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8129-8130)
Oct 15, 2019
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 24, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-179.
Jul 24, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 138.
May 8, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 8, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 29, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 29, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 15, 2019 House · vote #556 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 409–1 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 17, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-107.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program. The program provides the public with engagement and educational opportunities regarding veterans interred in national, state, or tribal veterans' cemeteries. Additionally, the bill requires the VA to report on the efficacy of the grant program.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · May 9, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2385: To permit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2385/
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"H.R. 2385: To permit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2385/.
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