United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 3715 — Final Farewell Act of 2016

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Final Farewell Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to permit the interment or funeral, memorial service, or ceremony of a deceased veteran at a national cemetery during weekends, other than federal holiday weekends, upon the request of the veteran's next-of-kin. Any grant to assist a state in establishing a veterans' cemetery shall require that the cemetery permits the interment or funeral, memorial service, or ceremony of a deceased veteran during weekends, other than federal holiday weekends, upon the request of the veteran's next-of-kin.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  2. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2913-2914)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3715.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2913-2914)

  7. Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

  11. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

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

  15. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3715 do?
Final Farewell Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to permit the interment or funeral, memorial service, or ceremony of a deceased veteran at a national cemetery during weekends, other than federal holiday weekends, upon the request of the veteran's next-of-kin. Any grant to assist a state in establishing a veterans' cemetery shall require that the cemetery permits the interment or funeral, memorial service, or ceremony of a deceased veteran during weekends, other than federal holiday weekends, upon the request of the veteran's next-of-kin.
Who sponsors HR 3715?
HR 3715 is sponsored by Corrine Brown (D).
What is the current status of HR 3715?
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 3715?
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