An original bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit the burial in cemeteries of the National Cemetery System of certain deceased Reservists and the dependents of such Reservists.

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.1620 through Congress

S.1620 keeps its number as it moves between the House and Senate.

SenateNov 4, 1993IntroducedOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House bill: H.R.821 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for burial in national cemeteries to persons who have 20 years of service creditable for retired pay as members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 4, 1993

Extends eligibility for burial in a national cemetery to any member or former member of the armed forces (and his or her dependents) who has performed at least 20 years of service under honorable conditions and who is eligible for retired pay.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D–WV

Committees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Legislative record

Actions

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Nov 11, 1993
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 11, 1993
Senate passed companion measure H.R. 821 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR 11/10/93 S15636-15637)
Nov 11, 1993
Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 821 as an amendment.
Nov 4, 1993
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 262.
Nov 4, 1993
Committee on Veterans. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller. Without written report.
Nov 4, 1993
Committee on Veterans. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller. Without written report.
Nov 4, 1993
Introduced in Senate
Nov 3, 1993
Committee on Veterans ordered to be reported an original measure.

Primary sources

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Placed on Calendar Senate · Nov 4, 1993 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 821 · To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for burial in national cemeteries to persons who have 20 years of service creditable for retired pay as members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces.

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Objective

Analyze S.1620 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.1620, 103rd Congress: An original bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit the burial in cemeteries of the National Cemetery System of certain deceased Reservists and the dependents of such Reservists.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/1620

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 1993-11-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/s1620/BILLS-103s1620pcs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:03:15Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze S.1620 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

Fairness and public impact

Progressive lens

Examine S.1620 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.1620, 103rd Congress: An original bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit the burial in cemeteries of the National Cemetery System of certain deceased Reservists and the dependents of such Reservists.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/1620

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 1993-11-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/s1620/BILLS-103s1620pcs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:03:15Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.1620 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

Institutions and government scope

Conservative lens

Examine S.1620 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.1620, 103rd Congress: An original bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit the burial in cemeteries of the National Cemetery System of certain deceased Reservists and the dependents of such Reservists.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/1620

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 1993-11-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/s1620/BILLS-103s1620pcs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:03:15Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.1620 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

Individual rights and government power

Liberty lens

Examine S.1620 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.

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Discuss S.1620, 103rd Congress: An original bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit the burial in cemeteries of the National Cemetery System of certain deceased Reservists and the dependents of such Reservists.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/1620

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 1993-11-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/s1620/BILLS-103s1620pcs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:03:15Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.1620 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.