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Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5487

Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act

This bill increases to $10 million (currently $5 million) the maximum amount the Department of Veterans Affairs may grant in a fiscal year to states and tribal organizations for operating and maintaining veterans' cemeteries.

Current Status of Bill HR 5487

Bill HR 5487 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 18, 2019. Bill HR 5487 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 18, 2019.  Bill HR 5487's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. as of July 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5487

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5487

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Cemeteries and funerals
- State and local finance
- State and local government operations
- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5487

Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the maximum amount of Department of Veterans Affairs grants to States and tribal organizations for operating and maintaining veterans' cemeteries.
Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act

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