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- H.R.2188
H.R.2188: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the placement in a national cemetery of memorial markers for the purpose of commemorating servicemembers or other persons whose remains are interred in an American Battle Monuments Commission cemetery.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced May 5, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 6, 2006
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish for placement a memorial headstone or marker in a national cemetery to commemorate veterans and their spouses whose remains are interred in an American Battle Monuments Commission cemetery.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| May 5, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) |