BRAVE Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 20, 2017)
Burial Rights for America's Veterans' Efforts Act of 2017 or the BRAVE Act of 2017
This bill increases the amounts payable through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) burial and funeral expenses of certain veterans, and (2) such expenses in connection with a veteran's death due to a service-connected disability.
The VA shall increase such amounts each fiscal year by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index.
What just happenedAug 1, 2018
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 20, 2017
- Aug 1, 2018Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jul 20, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jul 20, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate