H.R. 3656 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a consistent eligibility date for provision of Department of Veterans Affairs memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable.
H.R. 3656 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Aug 18, 2017, sponsored by Jim Banks with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 18, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-136
What it does
This bill expands eligibility for memorial headstones and markers provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to certain family members of veterans. Eligibility for dependent children and remarried spouses whose remains are unavailable is expanded to include all those who die on or after November 11, 1998.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Banks (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 18, 2017
- Passed the HouseNov 6, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 1, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentMar 6, 2018
- Became lawMar 16, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-136. (Mar 16, 2018)
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