US SB3039 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on December 12 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-12-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 12 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-12-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program. The program provides the public with engagement and educational opportunities regarding veterans interred in national, state, or tribal veterans' cemeteries. Additionally, the bill requires the VA to report on the efficacy of the grant program.
Title
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
| Sen. Jon Tester [D-MT] | Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-12 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2385 (Related) 2020-01-17 - Became Public Law No: 116-107. (TXT | PDF)
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Cemeteries and funerals
Education programs funding
Research administration and funding
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Cemeteries and funerals
Education programs funding
Research administration and funding
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3039/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3039/BILLS-116s3039is.pdf |
