Establishes a new national cemetery in Hawai‘i to provide burial benefits for veterans and their families.
The Hawai‘i National Cemetery Act mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a new national cemetery in Hawai‘i. This initiative aims to ensure equitable access to burial benefits for veterans and their families, addressing the limited space at the existing National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The Secretary must identify potential sites within a year of the Act's enactment and consult with the Governor of Hawai‘i, local veterans service organizations, and other relevant entities.
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