To permit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program.

Bill: 115-hr-6420
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-18]
Introduced: 2018-07-18
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals

Education programs funding

Research administration and funding

Veterans' organizations and recognition
Latest action: action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2018-07-18
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program, which provides the public with engagement and educational opportunities regarding veterans interred in national, state, or tribal veterans' cemeteries. </p>

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6420 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2018 Mr. Lamb introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To permit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program.

1. Grants for cemetery research and the production of educational materials (a) Grants authorized (1) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program. (2) Eligible recipients The Secretary may award a grant under this section to any of the following entities: (A) An institution of higher learning. (B) A local education agency. (C) A non-profit entity that the Secretary determines has a demonstrated history of community engagement. (D) Another recipient the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (3) Use of funds A recipient of a grant under this section may use the grant amount to— (A) conduct research related to national, State, or Tribal veterans’ cemeteries; (B) produce education materials that teach about the history of veterans interred in national, State, or Tribal veterans’ cemeteries; and (C) promote community engagement with the histories of veterans interred in national, State, or Tribal veterans’ cemeteries. (4) Maximum amount A grant awarded under this section may not exceed $500,000. (b) Regulations If the Secretary establishes a grant program under this section, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations regarding— (1) the evaluation of applications for grants under the program; and (2) administration of the program. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Veterans Legacy Program means the program of the National Cemetery Administration that is responsible for providing engagement and educational tools and opportunities to the public regarding the service and sacrifice of veterans interred in national, State, or Tribal veterans’ cemeteries. (2) The term institution of higher learning has the meaning given that term in section 3452(f) of title 38, United States Code. (3) The term local educational agency has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ).