Senate Bill 2247
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a consistent eligibility date for provision of Department of Veterans Affairs memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 19, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2247
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill limits those eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs-provided memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable to a veteran's spouse, surviving spouse, or eligible dependent child who dies on or after November 11, 1998.
December 19, 2017
12/19/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/19/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:06 PM