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H.R. 697 116th Congress House

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay costs relating to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans' cemeteries owned by a State…

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Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay costs relating to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans' cemeteries owned by a State or tribal organization.

Introduced: January 22, 2019 Introduced by: Jim Banks Republican · Indiana See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Cemeteries and funeralsTransportation costsVeterans' organizations and recognition
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 22, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 8, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay costs related to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans' cemeteries owned by a state or tribal organization.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 4420 Unclaimed Veterans Burial Benefit Correction Act of 2020
  • HR 7952 Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020
  • S 4511 Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 697: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay costs relating to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans' cemeteries owned by a State or tribal organization.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-697/
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"H.R. 697: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay costs relating to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans' cemeteries owned by a State or tribal organization.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-697/.
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H.R. 697, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-697/.
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[H.R. 697: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay costs relating to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans' cemeteries owned by a State or tribal organization.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-697/)
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