106 S2306 IS: New Mexico Veteran Burial Dignity and Honor Act U.S. Senate 2023-07-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II118th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2306IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 13, 2023Mr. Luján (for himself and Mr. Heinrich) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act to repeal the authorization for the provision of flat grave markers at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, New Mexico, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the New Mexico Veteran Burial Dignity and Honor Act.

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Grave markers at Santa Fe National Cemetery, New Mexico

(a)

In general

Section 612 of the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act (38 U.S.C. 2404 note; Public Law 106–117) is repealed.(b)

Replacement of flat grave markers

Not later than January 1, 2028, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall replace each flat grave marker at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, New Mexico, with an upright grave marker.(c)

Future grave markers

Any grave marker provided at the Santa Fe National Cemetery after the date of the enactment of this Act shall be an upright grave marker. (d)

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (b) $15,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2028.