CEMETERIES AND FUNERALS

Amendments

Arlington National Cemetery: require reports on management (S. 3860), S8535, S8537 [4DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), S9025, S9262 [14DE], S10308 [15DE], S10413, S10415 [16DE], S10742, S10745, S10771 [19DE], H8152, H8160 [8DE], H8905 [21DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), H6235, H6236, H6237, H6238, H6241, H6242, H6243, H6245 [28JY]

Bills and resolutions

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 232), H387 [26JA]

———require reports on management (see S. 3860), S7618 [28SE] (see H.R. 6496), H8089 [7DE] (see H.R. 6503), H8264 [8DE]

Byrd, Robert C.: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 65), S5538 [29JN]

———hold memorial observances in the Senate Chamber and invite Members of the House, family of the deceased, the President, and other high-ranking officials to such observances (see S. Res. 574), S5538 [29JN]

Courts: limit relief available to persons who have been unconstitutionally prohibited from protesting at military and other funerals (see H.R. 5365), H3702 [20MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase and provide for an annual adjustment of the amounts of assistance payable for veterans' funeral and burial expenses (see H.R. 6054), H6570 [30JY]

———increase plot allowances for certain veterans and provide a plot allowance for spouses and children of certain veterans who are buried in State cemeteries (see H.R. 6013), H6568 [30JY]

———inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 5879), H6163 [27JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (see S. 3615), S5993 [19JY] (see H.R. 5822), H5983 [22JY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1755), H8263 [8DE] (see H. Res. 1782), H8940 [21DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), consideration (see H. Res. 1559), H6162 [27JY]

Federal employees: make stillborn children eligible for optional coverage under Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (see H.R. 4821), H1357 [11MR]

New York, NY: establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center (see S. 2948), S197 [25JA] (see H.R. 5701), H5502 [1JY]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H5503 [1JY]

Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow the families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), H2641 [15AP]

``Taps'': designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance (see H.R. 6034), H6569 [30JY]

Veterans: expand burial benefits for certain homeless veterans (see H.R. 6042), H6569 [30JY]

———expand eligibility for burial in national cemeteries to certain Reserve component members and increase amount payable for burial and funeral expenses for certain veterans (see H.R. 6269), H7389 [29SE]

———provide Government headstones and markers at private cemeteries for certain veterans (see H.R. 5937), H6403 (see H.R. 5937), H6455 [29JY]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against villagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. investigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such violations (see H. Res. 1572), H6405 (see H. Res. 1572), H6457 [29JY]

Cloture motions

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), House amendment, S10771 [19DE], S10853 [21DE]

Explanations

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans' Services (H.R. 3082): Inouye Amendment (Substitute), S9278-S10227 [14DE]

Letters

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services: several veterans organizations, H6226 [28JY]

Exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals: James M. Sims, Military Order of the Purple Heart, H4074 [27MY]

Require reports on management of Arlington National Cemetery: Representative Buyer, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H8455 [15DE]

Motions

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), S10770, S10771 [19DE], H8160 [8DE], H8908 [21DE]

Remarks in House

Arlington National Cemetery: require reports on management (S. 3860), H8452-H8456 [15DE], E2154 [16DE]

Armed Forces: tribute to 3d Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), U.S. Army, E517 [13AP]

Arvin, CA: tribute to Bakersfield National Cemetery, E978 [28MY]

Austin, TX: unveiling of monument in the Texas State Cemetery commemorating 19th century African American State legislators, E301 [4MR]

Byrd, Robert C.: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 65), H5209 [30JN]

Defense of the Jewish Cemetery of Ioannina (organization): tribute, E50 [20JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in Sarpy County, NE, region, H6212 [28JY]

———increase plot allowance and burial benefits for veterans, H6210 [28JY]

———inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (H.R. 5879), H6050 [27JY]

———State veterans cemeteries construction grants funding, H6245-H6247 [28JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), Senate amendment, H8152-H8213 [8DE], H8522, H8523 [16DE], H8905, H8908, H8913, H8914 [21DE], E2098 [9DE], E2116 [13DE], E2147 [15DE], E2233 [21DE], E2246 [22DE], E2258 [29DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1755), H8147-H8151 [8DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1782), H8901-H8905 [21DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), H6216, H6245-H6249 [28JY], E1465 [29JY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), consideration (H. Res. 1559), H6206-H6214 [28JY]

Federal employees: make stillborn children eligible for optional coverage under Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (H.R. 4821), E356 [11MR]

National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc.: tribute to African American Funeral Home Hall of Fame inductees, E2099 [9DE]

100 Black Women of Funeral Service, Inc.: tribute, E2099 [9DE]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (H. Res. 1501), E1276 [1JY]

———tribute to Missouri chapter, E1107 [15JN]

———tribute to Ohio chapter, E976 [28MY]

Range, N. Patrick, Sr.: National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., Robert H. Miller Professional of the Year Award recipient, E1506 [30JY]

Sarasota, FL: Knights of Columbus Council 3089 recipient of Knights of Columbus ``To Be a Patriot'' award, E1944 [17NO]

Vance, Helen C.: North Carolina Folklore Society Brown-Hudson Award recipient, E460 [23MR]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits, H7340 [29SE]

———enhance burial benefits (H.R. 4045), H6210 [28JY]

———exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals, H4074 [27MY]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against villagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. investigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such violations (H. Res. 1572), E1671 [16SE]

Remarks in Senate

Arlington National Cemetery: require reports on management (S. 3860), S7701 [29SE], S8472 [3DE], S8535 [4DE]

Byrd, Robert C.: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 65), S5630 [29JN]

———hold memorial observances in the Senate Chamber and invite Members of the House, family of the deceased, the President, and other high-ranking officials to such observances (S. Res. 574), S5630, S5631 [29JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), House amendment, S8968 [14DE], S10236, S10260, S10274, S10279, S10288 [15DE], S10312-S10316, S10349, S10351, S10373, S10383-S10385, S10401, S10405 [16DE], S10452-S10454 [17DE], S10685 [18DE], S10732-S10734, S10770 [19DE], S10852, S10853, S10867, S10875, S10877-S10884, S10891 [21DE], S11023 [22DE]

Salt Lake City, UT: provide for sale of the Federal Government's reversionary interest in certain land originally conveyed to the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association (H.R. 1442), S3431 [7MY]

Reports filed

Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3655) (H. Rept. 111-672), H8089 [7DE]

Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans' Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. Rept. 111-570), H6162 [27JY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111-694), H8940 [21DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans' Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111-675), H8263 [8DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans' Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111-559), H5983 [22JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3615) (S. Rept. 111-226), S5993 [19JY]

Sale of the Federal Government's Reversionary Interest in Certain Land Originally Conveyed to the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1442) (S. Rept. 111-150), S944 [2MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), consideration (H. Res. 1559), H6206 [28JY]

Tables

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), H6218-H6221 [28JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 1559, consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, H6206 [28JY]

H. Res. 1755, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3082, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, H8147 [8DE]

H. Res. 1782, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extension Act, H8901 [21DE]

H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extension Act, H8905-H8908 [21DE]

H.R. 3082, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, H8152, H8160-H8203 [8DE]

H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, H6228-H6235 [28JY]

S. 3860, require reports on management of Arlington National Cemetery, H8452 [15DE]

S. Con. Res. 65, Architect of the Capitol transfer of the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber for use during memorial services for Robert C. Byrd, S5545, S5630 [29JN], H5209 [30JN]

S. Res. 574, hold memorial observances for Robert C. Byrd in the Senate Chamber and invite Members of the House, family of the deceased, the President, and other high-ranking officials to such observances, S5545, S5631 [29JN]