New Mexico Veteran Burial Dignity and Honor Act

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 2306, also known as the New Mexico Veteran Burial Dignity and Honor Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that veterans in New Mexico receive proper burial services and honors.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a program to provide financial assistance to veterans and their families for burial expenses. This program would cover costs such as caskets, urns, burial plots, and headstones.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to oversee the implementation of the program and ensure that veterans are receiving the services and honors they deserve. The task force would be responsible for monitoring the program, identifying any issues or challenges, and making recommendations for improvements. Overall, the New Mexico Veteran Burial Dignity and Honor Act aims to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans in New Mexico by ensuring that they receive proper burial services and honors. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to support and recognize the contributions of those who have served our country.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2306

Introduced on
2023-07-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/13/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 2306, also known as the New Mexico Veteran Burial Dignity and Honor Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that veterans in New Mexico receive proper burial services and honors.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a program to provide financial assistance to veterans and their families for burial expenses. This program would cover costs such as caskets, urns, burial plots, and headstones.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to oversee the implementation of the program and ensure that veterans are receiving the services and honors they deserve. The task force would be responsible for monitoring the program, identifying any issues or challenges, and making recommendations for improvements. Overall, the New Mexico Veteran Burial Dignity and Honor Act aims to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans in New Mexico by ensuring that they receive proper burial services and honors. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to support and recognize the contributions of those who have served our country.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action7/13/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.