HR-6060 : Still Just a Bill

Veterans Burial Benefit Correction Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide an outer burial receptacle (i.e., a container for a casket) for new graves in cemeteries funded by a grant to a state or a tribal organization under the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-03-10CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.House committee actions
2020-03-02IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2020-03-02IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2020-03-02IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2]
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Cemeteries and funerals
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition

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