A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Veterans Administration to transport to the place of burial the remains of persons who die while receiving care at State veterans' homes and hospitals with which the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs has contracted for services.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 April 1978

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Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Summary

Provides that, where the death of a qualified veteran occurs in a State home, the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall pay the actual cost (not to exceed $250) of the burial and funeral, and shall transport the body to the place of burial in the same or any other State.

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summary · EN · 12 April 1978
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/12054
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