Hershel Woody Williams State Committal Shelter Act of 2024
This bill authorizes the VA to fund weather-protected shelters at three state veterans' cemeteries selected based on severe weather conditions and Appalachian location. It requires shelters to be fully enclosed with HVAC and restrooms for up to 50 people, funded through a 50-50 federal/state cost share (capping federal funding at $2 million per site and $5 million total). The program affects only three selected cemeteries, prioritizing those serving large veteran families in areas with extreme weather. It does not alter veterans' benefits but improves burial service conditions at participating sites. Funding comes from existing VA appropriations, with no federal maintenance obligation after project completion.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 10, 2024
Last action Dec 10, 2024
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Dec 10, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Dec 10, 2024
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Carol D. Miller
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