H.R. 4910 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act
H.R. 4910 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 30, 2018, sponsored by Austin Scott with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-184
What it does
Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to provide outer burial receptacles for veterans' remains buried in open cemeteries under National Park Service control. The use of outer burial receptacles in such cemeteries shall be in accordance with regulations or procedures approved by Interior.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Austin Scott (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2018
- Passed the HouseMay 7, 2018
- Passed the SenateMay 24, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJun 5, 2018
- Became lawJun 15, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-184. (Jun 15, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 7, 2018 · Passed388–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction ActHouse · May 7, 2018
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- S. 1094: Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
- S. 114: VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017
- H.R. 2210: To designate the community living center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butler Township…
- H.R. 3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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