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H.R.1212: BRAVE Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 21, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
75 (30 Democrats, 45 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 21, 2017
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 |
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March 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Feb. 21, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Feb. 21, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.) |