H.R. 2136 — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code to revise the provisions of such title relating to the construction and alteration of, and acquisition of land, for national cemeteries. | PoliFocus

H.R. 213697th Congress

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code to revise the provisions of such title relating to the construction and alteration of, and acquisition of land, for national cemeteries.

Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security

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Summary

(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #55 (383-8))

Revises the procedures of the Veterans' Administration for the construction, alteration, and acquisition of land for cemeteries.

Limits the cost of any such project to $500,000. Requires submission to the appropriate Congressional committees of a request for any proposed construction, alteration, or acquisition in excess of such amount, with approval following if within 90 days after such submission neither committee adopts a resolution of disapproval.

Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to report annually to the appropriate committees of Congress on uncompleted projects.

Permits the Administrator to make contributions to local authorities for traffic control or improvements necessary for safe ingress to or egress from a national cemetery.

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Legislative Actions

1981-02-25
Introduced in House
1981-02-25
Introduced in House
1981-02-25
Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
1981-03-12
Executive Comment Requested from VA.
1981-04-07
Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs.
1981-04-07
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
1981-04-10
Executive Comment Received From VA.
1981-05-07
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1981-05-07
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
1981-05-12
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1981-05-12
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
1981-05-19
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Report No: 97-74.
1981-05-19
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Report No: 97-74.
1981-05-19
Placed on Union Calendar No: 57.
1981-06-02
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
1981-06-02
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 383 - 8 (Record Vote No: 55).
Roll Call #55 (House)
1981-06-02
Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 383 - 8 (Record Vote No: 55).
Roll Call #55 (House)
1981-06-03
Received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Veterans.

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