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S.598: BRAVE Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (8 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 28, 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, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Feb. 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Gary Peters (D-Mich.) |