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Private Cemeteries Honoring Veterans in the Absence of Next of Kin Act

USA116th CongressHR-1552| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2019
Scott R. Tipton

Scott R. Tipton

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Private Cemeteries Honoring Veterans in the Absence of Next of Kin Act This bill provides that if the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is unable to locate any next of kin of certain deceased veterans, a private cemetery may request that the VA furnish a headstone or marker, medallion, or other device for the grave to signify the individual's veteran status.
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Timeline
Mar 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • March 6, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • March 6, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 29, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Cemeteries and funeralsFamily relationshipsVeterans' organizations and recognition

Private Cemeteries Honoring Veterans in the Absence of Next of Kin Act

USA116th CongressHR-1552| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2019
Private Cemeteries Honoring Veterans in the Absence of Next of Kin Act This bill provides that if the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is unable to locate any next of kin of certain deceased veterans, a private cemetery may request that the VA furnish a headstone or marker, medallion, or other device for the grave to signify the individual's veteran status.
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Timeline
Mar 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • March 6, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • March 6, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 29, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Scott R. Tipton

Scott R. Tipton

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cemeteries and funeralsFamily relationshipsVeterans' organizations and recognition