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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.

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3039

This bill 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.

Current Status of Bill S 3039

Bill S 3039 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2019. Bill S 3039 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 12, 2019.  Bill S 3039's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of December 12, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3039

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3039

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Cemeteries and funerals
- Education programs funding
- Research administration and funding
- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3039

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.
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.

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