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Direct Access to Veterans' Cemeteries and Priority for New Burial Sites.

This law ensures that veterans' families have immediate and direct access to national cemetery graves, eliminating the need to travel through military-controlled areas. It also prioritizes federal grants for establishing new veterans' cemeteries in states that currently lack them. The goal is to ease family visits and increase the availability of burial sites nationwide.
Key points
Guarantees direct access to national cemeteries for veterans' families on the day requested, without requiring passage through Department of Defense controlled areas.
Prioritizes federal funding for states that do not yet have a veterans' cemetery, aiming to increase the number of available burial sites.
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Print number: 118_S_4198
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Process start date: 2024-04-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans Cemetery Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4198.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Guarantees direct access to national cemeteries for veterans' families on the day requested, without requiring passage through Department of Defense controlled areas.
  • Prioritizes federal funding for states that do not yet have a veterans' cemetery, aiming to increase the number of available burial sites.
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 Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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