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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 6, 2015Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1338

Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Nov 16, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on October 26, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including:

  • the scope of the issues relating to veterans' unclaimed remains, including the estimated number of such remains;
  • the effectiveness of VA procedures for working with persons or entities having custody of unclaimed remains to facilitate their interment in such cemeteries;
  • state and local laws that affect the Secretary's ability to inter unclaimed veterans' remains in such cemeteries; and
  • recommendations for appropriate legislative or administrative action.

(Sec. 3) The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 is amended to limit FY2016 awards and bonuses to $2 million for VA employees who are members of the Senior Executive Service.

What just happenedNov 17, 2015

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9](R-PA)Sponsor
98 cosponsors39 D59 R
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  1. Nov 17, 2015IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Nov 16, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 627). (text: CR H8174)

  3. Nov 16, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Nov 16, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 627).(text: CR H8174)

  5. Nov 16, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8210-8211)

  6. Nov 16, 2015FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Nov 16, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.

  8. Nov 16, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8174-8175)

  9. Nov 16, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Oct 26, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 237.

  11. Oct 26, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-312.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Oct 26, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-312.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Sep 17, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. Sep 17, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  15. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  16. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  17. Jun 24, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  18. Mar 19, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  19. Mar 6, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. Mar 6, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Mar 6, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedNov 16, 201536

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on October 26, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including:

  • the scope of the issues relating to veterans' unclaimed remains, including the estimated number of such remains;
  • the effectiveness of VA procedures for working with persons or entities having custody of unclaimed remains to facilitate their interment in such cemeteries;
  • state and local laws that affect the Secretary's ability to inter unclaimed veterans' remains in such cemeteries; and
  • recommendations for appropriate legislative or administrative action.

(Sec. 3) The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 is amended to limit FY2016 awards and bonuses to $2 million for VA employees who are members of the Senior Executive Service.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Oct 26, 201517

Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including:

  • the scope of the issues relating to veterans' unclaimed remains, including the estimated number of such remains;
  • the effectiveness of VA procedures for working with persons or entities having custody of unclaimed remains to facilitate their interment in such cemeteries;
  • state and local laws that affect the Secretary's ability to inter unclaimed veterans' remains in such cemeteries; and
  • recommendations for appropriate legislative or administrative action.

(Sec. 3) The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 is amended to limit FY2016 awards and bonuses to $2 million for VA employees who are members of the Senior Executive Service.

Introduced in HouseMar 6, 2015

Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015

Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including:

  • the scope of the issues relating to veterans' unclaimed remains, including the estimated number of such remains;
  • the effectiveness of VA procedures for working with persons or entities having custody of unclaimed remains to facilitate the interment of such remains in such cemeteries;
  • state and local laws that affect the Secretary's ability to inter unclaimed veterans' remains in such cemeteries; and
  • recommendations for appropriate legislative or administrative action.
Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015 — Informed