H.R. 1212 · 115th Congress
BRAVE Act of 2017
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Duncan Hunter
- Introduced
- 2017-02-21
- Latest action
- 2017-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Summary
Burial Rights for America's Veterans' Efforts Act of 2017 or the BRAVE Act of 2017
This bill increases the amounts payable through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) burial and funeral expenses of certain veterans, and (2) such expenses in connection with a veteran's death due to a service-connected disability.
The VA shall increase such amounts each fiscal year by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index.