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H.R. 1413 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

Expanding America’s National Cemetery Act of 2023

H.R. 1413 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 7, 2023, sponsored by Lisa C. McClain with 98 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 7, 2023
Co-sponsors
98
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Expanding America's National Cemetery Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs, before Arlington National Cemetery reaches capacity, to expand or otherwise modify an existing national cemetery to ensure that full military honors are provided in a specified manner.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Lisa C. McClain (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 53 Democrats, 45 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 7, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (Mar 30, 2023)

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