S 5455 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams State Committal Shelter Act of 2024

This bill creates a program to build or renovate weather-protected shelters at three state-run veterans' cemeteries. It requires shelters to be fully enclosed with heating, air conditioning, and restrooms for up to 50 people, prioritizing cemeteries in areas with extreme weather or Appalachian regions. The federal government will cover up to 50% of costs (max $2 million per site, $5 million total), with states or local entities matching funds. The program applies only to selected cemeteries and does not cover ongoing maintenance. (1 sentence)
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Introduced Dec 9, 2024 Last action Dec 9, 2024
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Dec 9, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Dec 9, 2024
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