Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 21, 2015Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1911
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain veteran funeral benefits.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
FiledFiled
CommitteeComm.
PassedFloor
Both ChambersBoth
Became LawLaw
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 21, 2015)
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.
Directs VA, with respect to any fiscal year, to provide percentage increases for burial and funeral expenses.
What just happenedMay 1, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50](R-CA)Sponsor
24 cosponsors12 D12 R
24cosponsors1committees4actions3subjects
- Introduced in HouseApr 21, 2015
- May 1, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Apr 21, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Apr 21, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 21, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House