Requires the Administrator of Veterans Affairs, not later than July 1, annually to report to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to expand the national cemetery system, together with a list of ten areas in the United States with the greatest need for additional burial space for veterans. Provides a contingent reporting date for the first such report.
Requires upright grave markers in such national cemeteries, unless a specific request otherwise has been made by the deceased or their survivor.
Requires the Administrator, by January 1, 1986, to designate for each cemetery in the national cemetery system a section for upright markers and a section for flat markers.
Certain Provisions Included in H.R.5299.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Executive Comment Requested from VA.
Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Received From VA.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
For Further Action See H.R.2344.
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