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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase certain funeral benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1596| Senate 
| Updated: 8/1/2018
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (8)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Jon Tester (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Burial Rights for America's Veterans' Efforts Act of 2017 or the BRAVE Act of 2017 This bill increases the amounts payable through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) burial and funeral expenses of certain veterans, and (2) such expenses in connection with a veteran's death due to a service-connected disability. The VA shall increase such amounts each fiscal year by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 1, 2018
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616.
  • July 20, 2017
    Introduced in Senate
  • July 20, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • August 1, 2018
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1212: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain veteran funeral benefits, and for other purposes.
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase certain funeral benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1596| Senate 
| Updated: 8/1/2018
Burial Rights for America's Veterans' Efforts Act of 2017 or the BRAVE Act of 2017 This bill increases the amounts payable through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) burial and funeral expenses of certain veterans, and (2) such expenses in connection with a veteran's death due to a service-connected disability. The VA shall increase such amounts each fiscal year by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 1, 2018
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616.
  • July 20, 2017
    Introduced in Senate
  • July 20, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • August 1, 2018
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (8)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Jon Tester (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1212: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain veteran funeral benefits, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cemeteries and funeralsDisability and paralysisInflation and pricesVeterans' pensions and compensation