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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make available for purchase memorial headstones and markers for certain deceased members of the reserve components.

USA115th CongressHR-3195| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2017
Sean Patrick Maloney

Sean Patrick Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Honor Guardsmen and Reservists Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make available for purchase a memorial headstone or marker for the marked or unmarked grave of: (1) an individual who performed inactive duty training or active duty for training for at least six years as a member of a National Guard or reserve component, but did not serve on active duty and is not otherwise ineligible for a memorial headstone or marker on account of the nature of the individual's separation from the Armed Forces or other cause; or (2) such an individual whose remains are unavailable. Such a headstone or marker may be purchased under this subsection by: (1) the individual; (2) the surviving spouse, child, sibling, or parent of the individual; or (3) an individual other than the next of kin, as determined by the VA.
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Timeline
Jul 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • July 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make available for purchase memorial headstones and markers for certain deceased members of the reserve components.

USA115th CongressHR-3195| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2017
Honor Guardsmen and Reservists Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make available for purchase a memorial headstone or marker for the marked or unmarked grave of: (1) an individual who performed inactive duty training or active duty for training for at least six years as a member of a National Guard or reserve component, but did not serve on active duty and is not otherwise ineligible for a memorial headstone or marker on account of the nature of the individual's separation from the Armed Forces or other cause; or (2) such an individual whose remains are unavailable. Such a headstone or marker may be purchased under this subsection by: (1) the individual; (2) the surviving spouse, child, sibling, or parent of the individual; or (3) an individual other than the next of kin, as determined by the VA.
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Timeline
Jul 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • July 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sean Patrick Maloney

Sean Patrick Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cemeteries and funeralsMilitary education and trainingNational Guard and reservesVeterans' organizations and recognition