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S.1596: BRAVE Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced July 20, 2017
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2018
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 20, 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 1, 2018 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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July 20, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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July 20, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Gary Peters (D-Mich.) |