HR 5738 United States House · 118th Congress

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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Introduced Sep 26, 2023 Last action Sep 26, 2023
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Sep 26, 2023
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