House Bill 5487
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 18, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5487
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act
This bill increases to $10 million (currently $5 million) the maximum amount the Department of Veterans Affairs may grant in a fiscal year to states and tribal organizations for operating and maintaining veterans' cemeteries.
December 18, 2019
07/30/2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
07/30/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
07/30/2020
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
01/14/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
12/18/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/18/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1613)
12/18/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:16 AM