US HB6921

Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a new national cemetery in Hawai'i to address the impending closure of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, which stopped accepting casketed burials in 1991 and will cease accepting cremated remains by 2036

Site selection must prioritize locations near population centers with existing transportation access and minimal environmental impact, with required consultation with the Governor of Hawai'i and veterans service organizations

Secretary must submit a report identifying potential sites within 1 year of enactment, followed by annual progress reports to Congress until the cemetery becomes operational

Progress reports must cover eight phases: site selection, environmental impact assessment, land acquisition, master planning, construction documents, contract awards, construction completion, and beginning of operations

Addresses geographic inequity for Hawai'i veterans who currently must travel at least 2,500 miles for inground burial in a national cemetery, creating significant financial and logistical burdens compared to continental U.S. veterans