Bertie’s Respect for National Cemeteries Act

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Introduced on October 29, 2024 by Scott Perry

Legislation Details

Amends title 38 of the United States Code regarding interment and memorialization in National Cemeteries.
Establishes a prohibition against interment or memorialization of individuals who have committed Federal or State capital crimes.
Requires the appropriate Federal official to take reasonable actions, including searching public records, to ensure compliance with the prohibition.
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of George E. Siple from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Mandates notification to the next-of-kin of George E. Siple regarding the disinterment.
Requires the Secretary to relinquish the remains to the next-of-kin or arrange for appropriate disposition if the next-of-kin is unavailable.

Last updated 12/17/2024

Amends title 38 of the United States Code regarding interment and memorialization in National Cemeteries.
Establishes a prohibition against interment or memorialization of individuals who have committed Federal or State capital crimes.
Requires the appropriate Federal official to take reasonable actions, including searching public records, to ensure compliance with the prohibition.
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of George E. Siple from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Mandates notification to the next-of-kin of George E. Siple regarding the disinterment.
Requires the Secretary to relinquish the remains to the next-of-kin or arrange for appropriate disposition if the next-of-kin is unavailable.