Senate Bill 3935
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the burial in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, of any President or Vice President who is not a member or veteran of the Armed Forces.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 10, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3935
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from approving a determination of eligibility for interment or inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery made by the Department of the Army that permits the interment or inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery of an individual who is not a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran, but served as President or Vice President of the United States.
June 10, 2020
06/10/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
06/10/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:16 PM