United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1911 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain veteran funeral benefits.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain veteran funeral benefits. 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. Directs VA, with respect to any fiscal year, to provide percentage increases for burial and funeral expenses.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  3. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1911 do?
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain veteran funeral benefits. 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. Directs VA, with respect to any fiscal year, to provide percentage increases for burial and funeral expenses.
Who sponsors HR 1911?
HR 1911 is sponsored by Duncan Hunter (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 1911?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1911?
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