A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide funeral transportation, remains transportation, and living expense benefits to deceased medal of honor recipients and their families.
Funeral and Remains Transportation and Living Expense Benefits Act of 1989 - Authorizes the 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 Secretary is authorized to provide. Requires reimbursement in an amount not greater than that normally incurred by the Secretary if an 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.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Committee on Veterans requested executive comment from the Veterans' Administrationand Office of Management and Budget.
Committee on Veterans received executive comment from Department of Veterans Affairs.
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