To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to burials, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to burials, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Veterans Affairs, Government Operations.
Who Benefits and How
defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H3C10D7B7E3B442759DB7B2D8F69C5831: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Veterans’ Legacy Act of 2024.
- Section H920314C0D0B74699B78A095E6A0E94A2: 2. Headstones and markers for groups of individuals buried in group interments Section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating...
- Section H0562874DA47243D89E394DE9AC9BF46F: 3. Extension of authority for burial of spouses and dependent children who predecease veterans and active duty members of the Armed Forces Section 2402(a)(5)...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to burials, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.
Key Policy Areas
Defense, Veterans Affairs, Government Operations
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to burials, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. James (for himself, Mr. Deluzio, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Davis …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → The Secretary identified in the operative section
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