Bill Summary
The Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act of 2020 is a bill that proposes to amend title 38 of the United States Code, which pertains to veterans and their benefits. This bill aims to increase the maximum amount of grants awarded by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to States and tribal organizations for the operation and maintenance of veterans' cemeteries. The current maximum amount for these grants is $5 million, and the proposed amendment would increase it to $10 million. This bill is being introduced by the Senate and House of Representatives and is referred to as the "Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act of 2020".
Possible Impacts
1. Improved Maintenance: With the increase in maximum amount of grants awarded to states and tribal organizations for operating and maintaining veterans' cemeteries, these facilities will be able to improve their maintenance and upkeep. This will benefit people who visit and pay their respects to loved ones buried in these cemeteries.
2. Job Opportunities: The increase in funding for veterans' cemeteries could potentially lead to the creation of new job opportunities for individuals who work in these facilities. This could benefit people who are seeking employment and have a background in cemetery maintenance and operations.
3. Higher Quality Services: With the additional funds, states and tribal organizations may be able to improve the services and amenities offered at veterans' cemeteries. This could include upgraded facilities, expanded burial options, and other services that will benefit people who have served in the military and their families.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3788 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3788
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in
the maximum amount of grants awarded by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs to States and tribal organizations for operating and
maintaining veterans' cemeteries, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 20, 2020
Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Hoeven)
introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in
the maximum amount of grants awarded by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs to States and tribal organizations for operating and
maintaining veterans' cemeteries, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement
Act of 2020''.
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF GRANTS AWARDED BY THE SECRETARY
OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO STATES AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS
FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING VETERANS' CEMETERIES.
Section 2408(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000''.
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