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H.R. 541 (101st)

Funeral and Remains Transportation and Living Expense Benefits Act of 1989

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Introduced

19 January 1989

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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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26 August 2025

Summary

Funeral and Remains Transportation and Living Expense Benefits Act of 1989 - Authorizes the Administrator (effective March 1989, Secretary) of Veterans Affairs to provide for the recovery, care, and disposition of the remains of any veteran who was awarded a Medal of Honor. Outlines the burial-related expenses the Administrator is authorized to provide. Directs that an individual is to be reimbursed by the Government if such individual pays any expense that is payable by the United States under this Act. Specifies the spouses and relatives authorized to direct disposition of the remains of a decedent covered by this Act.

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