H.R. 2385 became law 263 days after introduction, with one cosponsor, a Republican
To permit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program.
IntroducedApr 29, 2019
ReportedMay 8, 2019
Passed one chamberOct 15, 2019
Passed bothDec 19, 2019
LawJan 17, 2020
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 62 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 3 of 54 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 6, from enrolled bill to public law · 587 words
- Subjects
- Cemeteries and funeralsEducation programs fundingResearch administration and fundingVeterans' organizations and recognition
- Latest action
- Jan 17, 2020: Became Public Law No: 116-107.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 116th S. 3039 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational mate D · Introduced
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]