HR 578
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
California
Cemeteries and funerals
Historic sites and heritage areas
Land transfers
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, and for other purposes.
Introduced: January 15, 2019
Introduced by:
Thompson, Mike
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 15, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 15, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the city of Vallejo, California, to enter into an agreement to transfer Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, to the VA to be maintained as a national shrine.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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