HR 5487
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Cemeteries and funerals
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act
Introduced: December 18, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 30, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 30, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 30, 2020
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Jan 14, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Dec 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 18, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1613)
Dec 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act
This bill increases to $10 million (currently $5 million) the maximum amount the Department of Veterans Affairs may grant in a fiscal year to states and tribal organizations for operating and maintaining veterans' cemeteries.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committees of jurisdiction
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