Bill Sponsor
House Bill 4565
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish headstones or markers to private cemeteries for graves of certain veterans of World War I.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 6, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 6, 2017
Latest Action
Dec 6, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4565
Congress
115
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.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill provides that if the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is unable to locate any next of kin of a deceased World War I veteran who is eligible for a VA headstone or marker, or would be eligible except for the date of such individual's death, a private cemetery may request the VA to furnish a headstone or marker for the grave or a medallion or other device to signify the individual's veteran status.

Text (1)
December 6, 2017
Actions (3)
12/06/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
12/06/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/06/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:18 PM