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US HB2078

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Scott Perry

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires federal officials to proactively search public records to verify that individuals being interred in National Cemetery Administration cemeteries or Arlington National Cemetery are not disqualified due to federal or state capital crimes

  • Amends the Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act to clarify that disinterment authority applies to burials conducted on or after the original law's enactment

  • Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of George E. Siple from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery

  • Requires the VA Secretary to notify George E. Siple's next-of-kin of the disinterment and either release the remains to them or arrange for appropriate disposition if next-of-kin is unavailable

Legislative Description

Bertie’s Respect for National Cemeteries Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs3/31/2025
Veterans' Affairs3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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