HR-2385 : Became Public Law

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program. The program provides the public with engagement and educational opportunities regarding veterans interred in national, state, or tribal veterans' cemeteries.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-01-17PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-107.Library of Congress
2020-01-17PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2020-01-06FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2019-12-23FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2019-12-19FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.Senate
2019-12-19DischargeSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7231)Senate
2019-10-16IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2019-10-15FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-10-15VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1 (Roll no. 556). (text: CR H8129)House floor actions
2019-10-15FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8137-8138)House floor actions
2019-10-15FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2019-10-15FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2385.House floor actions
2019-10-15FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8129-8130)House floor actions
2019-10-15FloorMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2019-07-24CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 138.House floor actions
2019-07-24CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-179.House floor actions
2019-05-08CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2019-05-08CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-05-06CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.House committee actions
2019-04-29IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2019-04-29IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Cemeteries and funerals
  • Education programs funding
  • Research administration and funding
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition

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