Abbey Gate Gold Star Families Dignified Transport Act
The Abbey Gate Gold Star Families Dignified Transport Act changes how the government covers transportation costs for the remains of fallen service members. It requires the government to pay directly for transporting remains to two locations (with the second being a national cemetery), eliminating the need for families to pay upfront and seek reimbursement. This policy directly affects Gold Star Families - those who have lost a service member in the line of duty - by reducing financial and administrative burdens during funeral arrangements. The bill amends U.S. Code Section 1482 to replace reimbursement with direct payment for these specific transportation needs.
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Introduction
Sep 2023
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Introduced Sep 26, 2023
Last action Sep 26, 2023
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Sep 26, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Sep 26, 2023
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
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Michael Waltz
RRepublican
Co
Cory Mills
RRepublican
Co
Dan Crenshaw
RRepublican
Co
Darrell Issa
RRepublican
Co
Don Bacon
RRepublican
Co
James C. Moylan
RRepublican
Co
James R. Baird
RRepublican
Co
Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Gallagher
RRepublican
Co
Nancy Mace
RRepublican
Co
Seth Moulton
DDemocratic
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