HR-697 : Still Just a Bill


This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay costs related to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans' cemeteries owned by a state or tribal organization.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-08CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.House committee actions
2019-01-22IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2019-01-22IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jim Banks [R] (IN-3)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Cemeteries and funerals
  • Transportation costs
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition
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Related Bills

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