New National Cemetery in Hawaiʻi: Ensuring Burial Access for Veterans.
This Act mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a new national cemetery in Hawaiʻi. The goal is to restore equitable access to burial benefits for veterans and their eligible family members, who currently face significant financial and logistical burdens, often requiring costly air travel over 2,500 miles for in-ground burials. The VA must immediately begin the multi-year process of site selection and construction.
Key points
Requires the VA to establish a new national cemetery in Hawaiʻi to supplement the existing, nearly full facility.
Eliminates the need for veterans seeking in-ground burial to transport remains over 2,500 miles, significantly reducing financial and logistical stress on families.
VA must prioritize sites near population centers and existing transportation routes, and report annually on construction progress until the cemetery is operational.
Status:
Introduced
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