arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

National Cemeteries: Ensuring Operation During Funding Restrictions

This bill aims to ensure that national cemeteries remain open and maintained even during periods of government funding restrictions, such as exceeding the debt limit or a lapse in appropriations. This means that veterans' families and other citizens will not have to worry about access to these memorial sites, regardless of the country's budget situation. The bill also introduces financial mechanisms to make this possible.
Key points
National cemeteries will remain open and maintained continuously, even if the government faces funding issues or exceeds the debt limit.
The Secretary responsible for cemeteries can transfer funds between different accounts to ensure their continuous operation.
If a national cemetery closes, the government must report this to Congress and the Secretary of the Treasury, specifying the closure period.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3367
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2023-05-16
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the continuing operation of national cemeteries during periods of certain funding restrictions, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3367.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • National cemeteries will remain open and maintained continuously, even if the government faces funding issues or exceeds the debt limit.
  • The Secretary responsible for cemeteries can transfer funds between different accounts to ensure their continuous operation.
  • If a national cemetery closes, the government must report this to Congress and the Secretary of the Treasury, specifying the closure period.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Benefits Public Investments