H.R.1212: BRAVE Act of 2017

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Bill Cosponsors

75 (30 Democrats, 45 Republicans)

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Bill Summary

Burial Rights for America's Veterans' Efforts Act of 2017 or the BRAVE Act of 2017 This bill increases the amounts payable through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) burial and funeral expenses of certain veterans, and (2) such expenses in connection with a veteran's death due to a service-connected disability. The VA shall increase such amounts each fiscal year by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
March 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb. 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb. 21, 2017

Introduced in the House by Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.)

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