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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 28, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
S. 598

BRAVE Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 28, 2019)

Burial Rights for America’s Veterans’ Efforts Act of 2019 or the BRAVE Act of 2019

This bill increases the amounts payable through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for (1) burial and funeral expenses of veterans, and (2) such expenses in connection with a veteran's death due to a service-connected disability.

The VA shall also increase such amounts each fiscal year to account for inflation.

What just happenedFeb 28, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
16 cosponsors8 D8 R
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  1. Feb 28, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Feb 28, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

BRAVE Act of 2019 — Informed