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Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act

USA118th CongressHR-6343| House 
| Updated: 11/27/2023
Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting our Veterans' Memories Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay a state, state agency, or political subdivision of a state $525 as a plot or internment allowance for spouses and children of veterans who are buried in a cemetery owned by the state, agency, or political subdivision. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to pay a plot or internment allowance for spouses, surviving spouses (including if they have remarried), or minor children (those under 21 or under 23 if they are attending an approved educational institution). The VA may pay the allowance for unmarried adult children of certain veterans.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5930
Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act
Nov 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 27, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5930
    Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act


  • November 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 27, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Cemeteries and funeralsIntergovernmental relationsMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' pensions and compensation

Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act

USA118th CongressHR-6343| House 
| Updated: 11/27/2023
Protecting our Veterans' Memories Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay a state, state agency, or political subdivision of a state $525 as a plot or internment allowance for spouses and children of veterans who are buried in a cemetery owned by the state, agency, or political subdivision. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to pay a plot or internment allowance for spouses, surviving spouses (including if they have remarried), or minor children (those under 21 or under 23 if they are attending an approved educational institution). The VA may pay the allowance for unmarried adult children of certain veterans.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5930
Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act
Nov 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 27, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5930
    Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act


  • November 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 27, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Bonnie Watson Coleman (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 funeralsIntergovernmental relationsMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' pensions and compensation