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- H.R.497
H.R.497: BRAVE Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 11, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2020
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
50 (21 Democrats, 29 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 11, 2019
Bill Summary
Burial Rights for America’s Veterans’ Efforts Act of 2019 or the BRAVE Act of 2019 This bill increases the amounts payable through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for (1) burial and funeral expenses of veterans, and (2) such expenses in connection with a veteran's death due to a service-connected disability. The VA shall also increase such amounts each fiscal year to account for inflation.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 28, 2020 |
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Kinzinger asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 497, a bill originally introduced by Representative Hunter, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Jan. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 11, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.) |