Bertie’s Respect for National Cemeteries Act

4/4/2025, 8:52 PM
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 2078, also known as the "George E. Siple Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to ensure that individuals who have committed Federal or State capital crimes are prohibited from being interred or memorialized in National Cemetery Administration or Arlington National Cemetery. The bill also directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of George E. Siple from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

The purpose of this legislation is to uphold the integrity and honor of national cemeteries by ensuring that individuals who have committed serious crimes are not granted the privilege of being buried in these sacred grounds. George E. Siple, a convicted murderer, was mistakenly buried in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, and this bill seeks to correct that error by requiring his remains to be disinterred.

Overall, the George E. Siple Act is a measure aimed at maintaining the sanctity of national cemeteries and upholding the values of justice and respect for those who have served our country.
Congress
119
Number
HR - 2078
Introduced on
2025-03-11
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/11/2025
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 2078, also known as the "George E. Siple Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to ensure that individuals who have committed Federal or State capital crimes are prohibited from being interred or memorialized in National Cemetery Administration or Arlington National Cemetery. The bill also directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of George E. Siple from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

The purpose of this legislation is to uphold the integrity and honor of national cemeteries by ensuring that individuals who have committed serious crimes are not granted the privilege of being buried in these sacred grounds. George E. Siple, a convicted murderer, was mistakenly buried in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, and this bill seeks to correct that error by requiring his remains to be disinterred.

Overall, the George E. Siple Act is a measure aimed at maintaining the sanctity of national cemeteries and upholding the values of justice and respect for those who have served our country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the prohibition against interment or memorialization in the National Cemetery Administration or Arlington National Cemetery of persons committing Federal or State capital crimes is consistently carried out, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of George E. Siple from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Member:  
Scott Perry
Committee:  
Armed Services
Committee:  
Veterans' Affairs

Recent Activity

Latest Action3/11/2025
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the co...