S. 4949 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
National Cemeteries Preservation and Protection Act of 2022
S. 4949 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Sep 27, 2022, sponsored by Jon Tester with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 27, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-355
What it does
National Cemeteries Preservation and Protection Act of 2022 This act addresses the administration and jurisdiction of national cemeteries. Specifically, the act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay a plot or interment allowance for a veteran if the veteran was buried before March 15, 2022, in a cemetery on trust land owned by, or held in trust for, a tribal organization, and the organization that maintains o…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Tester (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 27, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 22, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
- Became lawJan 5, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-355. (Jan 5, 2023)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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