A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of certain minors for burial in national cemeteries.

Summary

Defines "minor child" for the purpose of provisions regarding determining the eligibility of a minor for burial in a national cemetery as a child under 21 years of age, or under 23 years of age if pursuing a course of instruction at an approved educational institution.

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Timeline

1. 29 June 1995

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 June 1995

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9441)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 June 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 May 1996

   Committee

   Committee on Veterans. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

5. 24 July 1996

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1711 ordered to be reported.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 29 June 1995 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 June 1995

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 June 1995

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 29 June 1995

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Sponsors

• Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
• · ssva00 · Standing

Related records

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• related to ← Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996