S-4419 : Still Just a Bill

Veterans Burial Benefit Correction Act of 2020

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
2020-08-04IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2020-08-04IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

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

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