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- H.R.6073
H.R.6073: Dignified Burial of Veterans Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced June 29, 2012
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Dignified Burial of Veterans Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a casket or urn of sufficient quality for a dignified burial for the burial in a national cemetery of a deceased veteran with no next of kin, or other person claiming the body of the deceased veteran, and who is without sufficient resources to cover burial and funeral expense. Prohibits the furnishing of such casket or urn in the case of a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| June 29, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |