Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 9, 2016Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5416
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand burial benefits for veterans who die while receiving hospital care or medical services under the Veterans Choice Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 9, 2016)
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay the actual burial and funeral costs (up to a specified limit) for veterans who die in an institution where they were receiving hospital care or medical services under the Veterans Choice Program.
What just happenedJun 13, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5](R-CO)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJun 9, 2016
- Jun 13, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House