A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of S 2983

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer to the VA of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, to be maintained as a national shrine.

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Current Status of Bill S 2983

Bill S 2983 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2019. Bill S 2983 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2019. Bill S 2983's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of December 5, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2983

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2983

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- California

- Cemeteries and funerals

- Congressional oversight

- Historic sites and heritage areas

- Land transfers

- Military history

- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2983

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, and for other purposes.