§ 2408. Aid to States, counties, and tribal organizations for establishment, expansion, and improvement of veterans’ cemeteries

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1978

   Veterans’ Housing Benefits Act of 1978

   Pub. L. 95–476 title II § 202(b)(1) · 92 Stat. 1497

   Enacted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408

   Added Pub. L. 95–476, title II, § 202(b)(1), Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1504, § 1008

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Added Pub. L. 95–476, title II, § 202(b)(1), Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1504, § 1008

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Chapter 24 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section: 38 USC 1008. “§ 1008. Aid to States for establishment, expansion, and improvement of veterans’ cemeteries “(a) (1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Administrator may make grants to any State to assist such State in establishing, expanding, or improving veterans’ cemeteries owned by such State. Any such grant may be made only upon submission of an application to the Administrator in such form and manner, and containing such information, as the Administrator may require. “(2) There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 and for each of the four succeeding fiscal years for the purpose of making grants under paragraph (1) of this subsection. “(b) Grants under this section shall be subject to the following conditions: “(1) No State may receive grants under this section in any fiscal year in a total amount in excess of 20 per centum of the total amount appropriated for such grants for such fiscal year. “(2) The amount of any grant under this section may not exceed an amount equal to 50 per centum of the total of the value of the land to be acquired or dedicated for the cemetery and the cost of the improvements to be made on such land, with the remaining amount to be contributed by the State receiving the grant. “(3) If at the time of a grant under this section the State receiving the grant dedicates for the purposes of the cemetery involved land already owned by the State, the value of such land may be considered in determining the amount of the State’s contribution under paragraph (2) of this subsection, but the value of such land may not be used for more than an amount equal to 50 per centum of the amount of such contribution and may not be used as part of such State’s contribution for any subsequent grant under this section. “(4) If a State that has received a grant under this section to establish, expand, or improve a veterans’ cemetery ceases to own such cemetery, ceases to operate such cemetery as a veterans’ cem-etery, or uses any part of the funds provided through such grant for a purpose other than that for which the grant was made, the United States shall be entitled to recover from such State the total of all grants made under this section to such State in connection with such cemetery. “(c) (1) In addition to the conditions specified in subsection (b) of this section, any grant to a State under this section to assist such State in establishing a veterans’ cemetery shall be made on the condition that such cemetery shall conform to such standards and guidelines relating to site selection, planning, and construction as the Administrator may by regulation prescribe. In prescribing regulations for the purposes of the preceding sentence, the Administrator shall take into account the standards and guidelines for site selection, planning, and construction that are applicable tn cemeteries in the National Cemetery System, including those provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d) of section 1004 of this title. “(2) The Administrator may by regulation prescribe such additional terms and conditions for grants under this section as the Administrator considers appropriate. “(d) Sums appropriated under subsection (a) of this section shall remain available until the end of the second fiscal year following the fiscal year for which they are appropriated. If all funds from a grant under this section have not been utilized by a State for the purpose for which the grant was made within three years after such grant is made, the United States shall be entitled to recover any such unused grant funds from such State.”.

2. 1984

   Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

   Pub. L. 98–223 title II § 202 · 98 Stat. 37

   Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(a)(2)

   Pub. L. 98–223 inserted “, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1985 and for each of the four succeeding fiscal years,” after “fiscal years”

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   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 98–223 inserted “, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1985 and for each of the four succeeding fiscal years,” after “fiscal years”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 202. five-year extension of program to provide assistance to state veterans’ cemeteries Section 1008(a)(2) is amended by inserting a comma and 38 USC 1008. “and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1985 and for each of the four succeeding fiscal years,” after “fiscal years”.

3. 1988

   Veterans

   Pub. L. 100–322 § 343(1) · 102 Stat. 487

   1. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(1)

      Pub. L. 100–322, § 343(1)–(3), redesignated par. (2) as (1)

   2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(1)

      Pub. L. 100–322, § 343(1)–(3), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

   3. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(1)

      Pub. L. 100–322, § 343(1)–(3), struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “No State may receive grants under this section in any fiscal year in a total amount in excess of 20 per centum of the total amount appropriated for such grants for such fiscal year.”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 100–322, § 343(1)–(3), redesignated par. (2) as (1), substituted “percent” for “per centum”, and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “No State may receive grants under this section in any fiscal year in a total amount in excess of 20 per centum of the total amount appropriated for such grants for such fiscal year.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by striking out paragraph (1);

4. 1988

   Veterans

   Pub. L. 100–322 § 343(2) · 102 Stat. 487

   1. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 100–322, § 343(2)–(4), redesignated par. (3) as (2)

   2. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 100–322, § 343(2)–(4), substituted “percent” for “per centum” and “paragraph (1)” for “paragraph (2)”. Former par. (2) redesignated (1)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 100–322, § 343(2)–(4), redesignated par. (3) as (2) and substituted “percent” for “per centum” and “paragraph (1)” for “paragraph (2)”. Former par. (2) redesignated (1).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively;

5. 1988

   Veterans

   Pub. L. 100–322 § 343(2) · 102 Stat. 487

   Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(3); 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(4)

   Pub. L. 100–322, § 343(2), redesignated par. (4) as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (2)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(3), (4). Pub. L. 100–322, § 343(2), redesignated par. (4) as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (2).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively;

6. 1988

   Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

   Pub. L. 100–687 div. B title XVI § 1601 · 102 Stat. 4105

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(a)(2)

   Pub. L. 100–687 substituted “nine” for second reference to “four”

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   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 100–687 substituted “nine” for second reference to “four”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 1601. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE CEMETERY GRANT PROGRAM. Paragraph (2) of section 1008(a) is amended by striking out “four” the second place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “nine”.

7. 1989

   Veterans Home Loan Indemnity and Restructuring Act of 1989

   Pub. L. 101–237 title III § 313(b)(1) · 103 Stat. 2062

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(a)(1); 38 U.S.C. § 2408(a)(c)

   Pub. L. 101–237 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing

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   Code amendment note
   Subsecs. (a)(1), (c). Pub. L. 101–237 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Chapters 23, 24, and 37 are amended by striking out “Administrator” and “Administrator’s” each place such terms appear (other than in sections 906(e)(2) and 1812(h)(2)(B) and in section 1845(a) the third place “Administrator” appears) and inserting in lieu thereof “Secretary” and “Secretary’s”, respectively.

8. 1991

   Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(a) · 105 Stat. 378

   Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 2408

   Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 1008 of this title as this section

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 1008 of this title as this section.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Redesignation of Sections to Conform to Chapter Numbers.— Each section contained in any of chapters 11 through 23 is redesignated by replacing the first digit of the section number with the number of the chapter containing that section. Each section contained in any of chapters 24 through 42 is redesignated so that the first two digits of the section number of that section are the same as the chapter number of the chapter containing that section.

9. 1991

   Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(c)(1) · 105 Stat. 378

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(c)(1)

   Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “2404” for “1004”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “2404” for “1004”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Each provision of title 38, United States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by subsection (a) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.

10. 1994

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1994

    Pub. L. 103–446 title VIII § 803 · 108 Stat. 4645

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 103–446 substituted “fourteen” for “nine”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 103–446 substituted “fourteen” for “nine”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 803. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE CEMETERY GRANT PROGRAM. Paragraph (2) of section 2408(a) is amended by striking out 38 USC 2408. “nine” and inserting in lieu thereof “fourteen”.

11. 1997

    Pub. L. 105–116 § 2 · 111 Stat. 2381

    1. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(d); 38 U.S.C. § 2408(e)

       Pub. L. 105–116 added subsec. (d)

    2. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(d); 38 U.S.C. § 2408(e)

       Pub. L. 105–116 redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e)

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    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 105–116 added subsec. (d) and redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 2. CONDITION ON GRANTS TO STATE-OWNED VETERAN CEMETERIES. Section 2408 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection: “(d) (1) In addition to the conditions specified in subsections (b) and (c), any grant made on or after the date of the enactment of this subsection to a State under this section to assist such State in establishing, expanding, or improving a veterans’ cemetery shall be made on the condition described in paragraph (2). “(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the condition described in this paragraph is that, after the date of the receipt of the grant, such State prohibit the interment or memorialization in that cemetery of a person described in section 2411(b) of this title, subject to the receipt of notice described in subsection (a)(2) of such section, except that for purposes of this subsection— “(A) such notice shall be furnished to an appropriate official of such State; and “(B) a finding described in subsection (b)(3) of such section shall be made by an appropriate official of such State.”.

12. 1998

    Pub. L. 105–368 § 404(c) · 112 Stat. 3315

    Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 105–368, § 404(c), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 and for each of the four succeeding fiscal years, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1985 and for each of the fourteen succeeding fiscal years, for the purpose of making grants under paragraph (1) of this subsection.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105–368, § 404(c), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 and for each of the four succeeding fiscal years, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1985 and for each of the fourteen succeeding fiscal years, for the purpose of making grants under paragraph (1) of this subsection.”

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    (c) Extension of Authorization of Appropriations for Grant Program.— Paragraph (2) of section 2408(a) is amended to read as follows: “(2) There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1999 and for each succeeding fiscal year through fiscal year 2004 for the purpose of making grants under paragraph (1).”.

13. 1998

    Pub. L. 105–368 § 404(a)(1) · 112 Stat. 3315

    Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(1); 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 105–368, § 404(a)(1), amended pars. (1) and (2) generally. Prior to amendment, pars. (1) and (2) read as follows:

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    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1), (2). Pub. L. 105–368, § 404(a)(1), amended pars. (1) and (2) generally. Prior to amendment, pars. (1) and (2) read as follows:

    “(1) The amount of any grant under this section may not exceed an amount equal to 50 percent of the total of the value of the land to be acquired or dedicated for the cemetery and the cost of the improvements to be made on such land, with the remaining amount to be contributed by the State receiving the grant. “(2) If at the time of a grant under this section the State receiving the grant dedicates for the purposes of the cemetery involved land already owned by the State, the value of such land may be considered in determining the amount of the State’s contribution under paragraph (1) of this subsection, but the value of such land may not be used for more than an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount of such contribution and may not be used as part of such State’s contribution for any subsequent grant under this section.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 2408(b) are amended to read as follows: “(1) The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed— “(A) in the case of the establishment of a new cemetery, the sum of: (i) the cost of improvements to be made on the land to be converted into a cemetery; and (ii) the cost of initial equipment necessary to operate the cemetery; and “(B) in the case of the expansion or improvement of an existing cemetery, the sum of: (i) the cost of improvements to be made on any land to be added to the cemetery; and (ii) the cost of any improvements to be made to the existing cemetery. “(2) If the amount of a grant under this section is less than the amount of costs referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1), the State receiving the grant shall contribute the excess of such costs over the grant.”

14. 1998

    Pub. L. 105–368 § 403(c)(8) · 112 Stat. 3315

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(c)(1)

    Pub. L. 105–368, § 403(c)(8), substituted “under the control of the National Cemetery Administration” for “in the National Cemetery System”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 105–368, § 403(c)(8), substituted “under the control of the National Cemetery Administration” for “in the National Cemetery System”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (8) Section 2408(c)(1) is amended by striking “in the National Cemetery System” and inserting “under the control of the National Cemetery Administration”.

15. 1998

    Pub. L. 105–368 § 1005(b)(5) · 112 Stat. 3315

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(d)(1)

       Pub. L. 105–368, § 1005(b)(5), substituted “November 21, 1997,” for “the date of the enactment of this subsection”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(d)(1)

       Pub. L. 105–368, § 1005(b)(5), substituted “subject to the condition specified in” for “on the condition described in”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 105–368, § 1005(b)(5), substituted “November 21, 1997,” for “the date of the enactment of this subsection” and “subject to the condition specified in” for “on the condition described in”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) Section 2408(d)(1) is amended— (A) by striking “the date of the enactment of this subsection” and inserting “November 21, 1997,”; and (B) by striking “on the condition described in” and inserting “subject to the condition specified in”.

16. 1998

    Pub. L. 105–368 § 401(b) · 112 Stat. 3315

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(e)

    Pub. L. 105–368, § 401(b), substituted “shall remain available until expended” for “shall remain available until the end of the second fiscal year following the fiscal year for which they are appropriated” in first sentence

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    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105–368, § 401(b), substituted “shall remain available until expended” for “shall remain available until the end of the second fiscal year following the fiscal year for which they are appropriated” in first sentence.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Alternative Commemoration for Certain Spouses.— Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(e) (1) When the Secretary has furnished a headstone or marker under subsection (a) for the unmarked grave of an individual, the Secretary shall, if feasible, add a memorial inscription to that headstone or marker rather than furnishing a separate headstone or marker under that subsection for the surviving spouse of such individual. “(2) When the Secretary has furnished a memorial headstone or marker under subsection (b) for purposes of commemorating a veteran or an individual who died in the active military, naval, or air service, the Secretary shall, if feasible, add a memorial inscription to that headstone or marker rather than furnishing a separate memorial headstone or marker under that subsection for the surviving spouse of such individual.”.

17. 2003

    Veterans Benefits Act of 2003

    Pub. L. 108–183 § 503(a) · 117 Stat. 2651

    1. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(a)

       Pub. L. 108–183, § 503(a), struck out par. (1) designation before “Subject to”

    2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(a)

       Pub. L. 108–183, § 503(a), struck out par. (2) which authorized amounts for fiscal years 1999 through 2004 for grants

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–183, § 503(a), struck out par. (1) designation before “Subject to” and struck out par. (2) which authorized amounts for fiscal years 1999 through 2004 for grants.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Permanent Authority.— Subsection (a) of section 2408 is amended— (1) by striking “(1)”; and (2) by striking paragraph (2).

18. 2003

    Veterans Benefits Act of 2003

    Pub. L. 108–183 § 503(c) · 117 Stat. 2651

    Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(d)(1)

    Pub. L. 108–183, § 503(c), struck out “on or after November 21, 1997,” after “grant made”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 108–183, § 503(c), struck out “on or after November 21, 1997,” after “grant made”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Technical Amendment To Repeal Obsolete Provision.— Subsection (d)(1) of such section is amended by striking “on or after November 21, 1997,”.

19. 2003

    Veterans Benefits Act of 2003

    Pub. L. 108–183 § 503(b) · 117 Stat. 2651

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(e)

    Pub. L. 108–183, § 503(b), substituted “Amounts appropriated to carry out this section” for “Sums appropriated under subsection (a) of this section”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 108–183, § 503(b), substituted “Amounts appropriated to carry out this section” for “Sums appropriated under subsection (a) of this section”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Conforming Amendment.— Subsection (e) of such section is amended by striking “Sums appropriated under subsection (a) of this section” and inserting “Amounts appropriated to carry out this section”.

20. 2006

    Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 title IV § 403 · 120 Stat. 3403

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(f)

    Pub. L. 109–461 added subsec. (f)

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    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 109–461 added subsec. (f).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 403. ELIGIBILITY OF INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR GRANTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VETERANS CEMETERIES ON TRUST LANDS.   Section 2408 38 USC 2408. is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(f) (1) The Secretary may make grants under this subsection to any tribal organization to assist the tribal organization in establishing, expanding, or improving veterans’ cemeteries on trust land owned by, or held in trust for, the tribal organization. “(2) Grants under this subsection shall be made in the same manner, and under the same conditions, as grants to States are made under the preceding provisions of this section. “(3) For purposes of this subsection: “(A) The term ‘tribal organization’ has the meaning given that term in section 3765(4) of this title. “(B) The term ‘trust land’ has the meaning given that term in section 3765(1) of this title.” .

21. 2007

    Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007

    Pub. L. 110–157 § 202(b)(1) · 121 Stat. 1831

    Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(a)

    Pub. L. 110–157, § 202(b)(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary may make grants to any State to assist such State in establishing, expanding, or improving veterans’ cemeteries owned by such State. Any such grant may be made only upon submission of an application to the Secretary in such form and manner, and containing such information, as the Secretary may require.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–157, § 202(b)(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary may make grants to any State to assist such State in establishing, expanding, or improving veterans’ cemeteries owned by such State. Any such grant may be made only upon submission of an application to the Secretary in such form and manner, and containing such information, as the Secretary may require.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) In general.— Subsection (a) of section 2408 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(a) (1) Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary may make a grant to any State for the following purposes: “(A) Establishing, expanding, or improving a veterans’ cemetery owned by the State. “(B) Operating and maintaining such a cemetery. “(2) A grant under paragraph (1) may be made only upon submission of an application to the Secretary in such form and manner, and containing such information, as the Secretary may require.” .

22. 2007

    Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007

    Pub. L. 110–157 § 202(b)(3)(A) · 121 Stat. 1831

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)

       Pub. L. 110–157, § 202(b)(3)(A), substituted “A grant under this section for a purpose described in subsection (a)(1)(A)” for “Grants under this section” wherever appearing

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)

       Pub. L. 110–157, § 202(b)(3)(A), substituted “such a grant” for “a grant under this section” wherever appearing

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–157, § 202(b)(3)(A), substituted “A grant under this section for a purpose described in subsection (a)(1)(A)” for “Grants under this section” in introductory provisions and “such a grant” for “a grant under this section” wherever appearing.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subsection (b)— (i) by striking “Grants under this section” and inserting “A grant under this section for a purpose described in subsection (a)(1)(A)”; and (ii) by striking “a grant under this section” each place it appears and inserting “such a grant”;

23. 2007

    Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007

    Pub. L. 110–157 § 202(b)(3)(B) · 121 Stat. 1831

    Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(d)(1)

    Pub. L. 110–157, § 202(b)(3)(B), struck out “to assist such State in establishing, expanding, or improving a veterans’ cemetery” before “shall be made subject”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 110–157, § 202(b)(3)(B), struck out “to assist such State in establishing, expanding, or improving a veterans’ cemetery” before “shall be made subject”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subsection (d), by striking “to assist such State in establishing, expanding, or improving a veterans’ cemetery”; and

24. 2007

    Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007

    Pub. L. 110–157 § 202(b)(2) · 121 Stat. 1831

    1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(e)

       Pub. L. 110–157, § 202(b)(2), designated existing provisions as par. (1)

    2. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(e)

       Pub. L. 110–157, § 202(b)(2), added par. (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 110–157, § 202(b)(2), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Limitation on amounts awarded.— Subsection (e) of such section is amended— (A) by inserting “(1)” before “Amounts”; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(2) In any fiscal year, the aggregate amount of grants awarded under this section for the purposes specified in subsection (a)(1)(B) may not exceed $5,000,000.” .

25. 2007

    Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007

    Pub. L. 110–157 § 202(b)(3)(C) · 121 Stat. 1831

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(f)(1)

    Pub. L. 110–157, § 202(b)(3)(C), inserted “, or in operating and maintaining such cemeteries,” after “veterans’ cemeteries”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 110–157, § 202(b)(3)(C), inserted “, or in operating and maintaining such cemeteries,” after “veterans’ cemeteries”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in subsection (f)(1), by inserting “, or in operating and maintaining such cemeteries,” after “veterans’ cemeteries”.

26. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2205(b)(1) · 134 Stat. 4932

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408

    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(b)(1), inserted “, counties, and tribal organizations” after “States” in section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(b)(1), inserted “, counties, and tribal organizations” after “States” in section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Section heading.— The heading of such section is amended by inserting “, counties, and tribal organizations” after “States”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

27. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2205(a)(1) · 134 Stat. 4932

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408

    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(1), inserted “or county” after “State” wherever appearing

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(1), inserted “or county” after “State” wherever appearing.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by inserting “or county” after “State” each place it appears;

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

28. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2205(a)(2) · 134 Stat. 4932

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(2), substituted “subsections (b), (c), (d), and (g)” for “subsection (b)” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(2), substituted “subsections (b), (c), (d), and (g)” for “subsection (b)” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (a)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “subsection (b)” and inserting “subsections (b), (c), (d), and (g)”;

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

29. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2208(a)(1)(A) · 134 Stat. 4932

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(1)(A)

       Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(1)(A), substituted “(ii) the cost” for “and (ii) the cost”

    2. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(1)(A)

       Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(1)(A), inserted before semicolon “; and (iii) training costs described in subsection (c)(1)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(1)(A), substituted “(ii) the cost” for “and (ii) the cost” and inserted before semicolon “; and (iii) training costs described in subsection (c)(1)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking “and (ii) the cost” and inserting “(ii) the cost”; and (ii) by inserting “; and (iii) training costs described in subsection (c)(1)” before the semicolon; and

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

30. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2208(a)(1)(B) · 134 Stat. 4932

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(1)(B)

       Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(1)(B), substituted “(ii) the cost” for “and (ii) the cost”

    2. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(b)(1)(B)

       Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(1)(B), inserted “; and (iii) training costs described in subsection (c)(1)” before period at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(1)(B), substituted “(ii) the cost” for “and (ii) the cost” and inserted “; and (iii) training costs described in subsection (c)(1)” before period at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by striking “and (ii) the cost” and inserting “(ii) the cost”; and (ii) by inserting “; and (iii) training costs described in subsection (c)(1)” before the period;

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

31. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2208(a)(3) · 134 Stat. 4932

    Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(c)

    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(3), added subsec. (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(3), added subsec. (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c): “(c) (1) A grant under this section for a purpose described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1) may be used, solely or in part, for training costs, including travel expenses and up to four weeks of lodging expenses, associated with attendance by employees of a veterans’ cemetery owned by a State or on trust land owned by, or held in trust for, a tribal organization at training provided by the National Cemetery Administration. “(2) Any employee described in paragraph (1) who participates in training described in such paragraph shall fulfill a service requirement as determined by the Secretary. “(3) The Secretary may by regulation prescribe such additional terms and conditions for grants used for training costs under this subsection as the Secretary considers appropriate.” .

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

32. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2208(a)(2) · 134 Stat. 4932

    Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(d); 38 U.S.C. § 2408(e)

    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(2), redesignated subsecs. (c) and (d) as (d) and (e), respectively. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(2), redesignated subsecs. (c) and (d) as (d) and (e), respectively. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (d) through (i), respectively; and

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

33. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2206 · 134 Stat. 4932

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(e)(2)

    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2206, substituted “$10,000,000” for “$5,000,000”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2206, substituted “$10,000,000” for “$5,000,000”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 2206. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF GRANTS TO STATES, COUNTIES, AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING VETERANS’ CEMETERIES.   Section 2408(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “$5,000,000” and inserting “$10,000,000”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

34. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2208(a)(2) · 134 Stat. 4932

    Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(f)

    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (e) as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (e) as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (d) through (i), respectively; and

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

35. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2205(a)(4)(A) · 134 Stat. 4932

    Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(f)(3)

    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(4)(A), (B), redesignated par. (3) as (h). Such subsec. (h) subsequently redesignated (i)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(4)(A), (B), redesignated par. (3) as (h). Such subsec. (h) subsequently redesignated (i).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by redesignating paragraph (3) as subsection (h);

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

36. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2208(a)(2) · 134 Stat. 4932

    Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(g)

    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g). Another subsec. (g), which was added by Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(3), was redesignated (h)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g). Another subsec. (g), which was added by Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(3), was redesignated (h).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (d) through (i), respectively; and

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

37. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2205(a)(3) · 134 Stat. 4932

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(g)

    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(3), added subsec. (g)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(3), added subsec. (g).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(g) (1) The Secretary may make a grant to a county under this section only if— “(A) (i) the State in which the county is located does not have a veterans’ cemetery owned by the State; “(ii) the State is not in receipt of a grant under this section for the construction of a new veterans’ cemetery to be owned by the State; “(iii) the State did not apply for a grant under this section during the previous year; “(iv) no tribal organization from the State in which the county is located has a veterans’ cemetery on trust land owned by, or held in trust for, the tribal organization; “(v) no such tribal organization is in receipt of a grant under this section for the construction of a new veterans’ cemetery to be located on such land; and “(vi) no such tribal organization applied for a grant under this section during the previous year; and “(B) the county demonstrates in the application under subsection (a)(2), to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the county has the resources necessary to operate and maintain the veterans’ cemetery owned by the county. “(2) (A) If a county and the State in which the county is located both apply for a grant under this section for the same year, the Secretary shall give priority to the State. “(B) If a county and a tribal organization from the State in which the county is located both apply for a grant under this section for the same year, the Secretary shall give priority to the tribal organization. “(3) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection.” ; and

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

38. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2208(a)(2) · 134 Stat. 4932

    Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(h)

    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (g), as added by Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(3), as (h). Another subsec. (h), which was redesignated from (f)(3) by Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(4)(A), was redesignated (i)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (g), as added by Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(3), as (h). Another subsec. (h), which was redesignated from (f)(3) by Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(4)(A), was redesignated (i).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (d) through (i), respectively; and

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

39. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2205(a)(4) · 134 Stat. 4932

    1. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(h)

       Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(4), redesignated subsec. (f)(3) as (h) and subpars. (A) and (B) as pars. (1) and (2), respectively

    2. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(h)

       Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(4), substituted “this section” for “this subsection” in introductory provisions. Subsec. (h) subsequently redesignated (i)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(4), redesignated subsec. (f)(3) as (h) and subpars. (A) and (B) as pars. (1) and (2), respectively, and substituted “this section” for “this subsection” in introductory provisions. Subsec. (h) subsequently redesignated (i).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in subsection (f)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (3) as subsection (h); (B) by moving such subsection, as so redesignated, to the location after subsection (g), as added by paragraph (3); (C) in subsection (h), as so redesignated and moved, by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and (D) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by striking “this subsection” and inserting “this section”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

40. 2021

    Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–315 § 2208(a)(2) · 134 Stat. 4932

    Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(i)

    Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (h), as redesignated by Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(4)(A), (B), as (i)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2208(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (h), as redesignated by Pub. L. 116–315, § 2205(a)(4)(A), (B), as (i).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (d) through (i), respectively; and

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 116–315, title II, § 2205(c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4987, as amended by Pub. L. 117–16, § 7(b)(2), June 8, 2021, 135 Stat. 285, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take on [sic] effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 5, 2021] and shall apply with respect to grants applications submitted on or after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act..[sic]”

41. 2022

    Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2022

    Pub. L. 117–103 § 102(a)(1) · 136 Stat. 49

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(d)(2)

    Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(1), substituted “Except as provided in subsection (i), the Secretary may” for “The Secretary may”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(1), substituted “Except as provided in subsection (i), the Secretary may” for “The Secretary may”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 102. During the current fiscal year, appropriations made available to the Department of Commerce by this Act for salaries and expenses shall be available for hire of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by 31 U.S.C. 1343 and 1344; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; and uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901–5902).

42. 2022

    Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2022

    Pub. L. 117–103 § 102(a)(2) · 136 Stat. 49

    1. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(i)(k)

       Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(2), (3), added subsecs. (i) and (j)

    2. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(i)(k)

       Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(2), (3), redesignated former subsec. (i) as (k)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (i) to (k). Pub. L. 117–103, § 102(a)(2), (3), added subsecs. (i) and (j) and redesignated former subsec. (i) as (k).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 102. During the current fiscal year, appropriations made available to the Department of Commerce by this Act for salaries and expenses shall be available for hire of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by 31 U.S.C. 1343 and 1344; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; and uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901–5902).

43. 2024

    Pub. L. 118–159 div. E title L § 5001 · 138 Stat. 2407

    1. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(k); 38 U.S.C. § 2408(l)

       Pub. L. 118–159 added subsec. (k)

    2. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 2408(k); 38 U.S.C. § 2408(l)

       Pub. L. 118–159 redesignated former subsec. (k) as (l)

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–159 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (k), (l). Pub. L. 118–159 added subsec. (k) and redesignated former subsec. (k) as (l).

54 of 56 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 2 unresolved