To expand the eligibility for headstones, markers, and medallions furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for deceased individuals who were awarded the Medal of Honor and are buried in private cemeteries, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of HR 4757

(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish at a private cemetery, and upon request, a headstone, marker, or medallion that signifies the status of an eligible veteran who served in the Armed Forces on or after April 6, 1917, as a Medal of Honor recipient.

If the VA furnished a headstone, marker, or medallion for a deceased veteran that does not signify his or her status as a Medal of Honor recipient, the VA shall upon request replace that headstone, marker, or medallion with one that signifies the deceased's status as a Medal of Honor recipient.

(Sec. 2) The bill authorizes award of the Presidential Memorial Certificate to certain deceased members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, the Air or Army National Guard, and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4757

Bill HR 4757 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2016. Bill HR 4757 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 16, 2016. Bill HR 4757's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of November 30, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4757

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4757

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Cemeteries and funeralsMonuments and memorialsVeterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4757

To expand the eligibility for headstones, markers, and medallions furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for deceased individuals who were awarded the Medal of Honor and are buried in private cemeteries, and for other purposes.To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility for headstones, markers, and medallions furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for deceased individuals who were awarded the Medal of Honor and are buried in private cemeteries.To expand the eligibility for headstones, markers, and medallions furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for deceased individuals who were awarded the Medal of Honor and are buried in private cemeteries, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4757

Jeff Miller

Florida(Republican)

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