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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.
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Additional Information
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.
Print number: HR 3367
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2023-05-16