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H.R.4757: To expand the eligibility for headstones, markers, and medallions furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for deceased individuals who were awarded the Medal of Honor and are buried in private cemeteries, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 16, 2016
- Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2016
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Bill Summary
(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish at a private cemetery, and upon request, a headstone, marker, or medallion that signifies the status of an eligible veteran who served in the Armed Forces on or after April 6, 1917, as a Medal of Honor recipient. If the VA furnished a headstone, marker, or medallion for a deceased veteran that does not signify his or her status as a Medal of Honor recipient, the VA...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 30, 2016 |
Received in the Senate.
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| Nov. 29, 2016 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 29, 2016 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 29, 2016 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 589). (text: CR H6336-6337) |
| Nov. 29, 2016 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6352-6353)
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| Nov. 29, 2016 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Nov. 29, 2016 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4757.
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| Nov. 29, 2016 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6336-6337)
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| Nov. 29, 2016 |
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Nov. 14, 2016 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 636.
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| Nov. 14, 2016 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-812.
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| Sept. 21, 2016 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Sept. 21, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 11, 2016 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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| May 11, 2016 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 13, 2016 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| April 11, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| March 16, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 16, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) |