S. 3241: Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act

This bill, known as the Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act, aims to provide financial support for the burial of the spouses and children of veterans in state cemeteries. Here are the main points of what the bill entails:

Increased Financial Support for Burial

The bill amends existing legislation to establish a plot allowance of $525 for the burial of eligible individuals in state cemeteries. The specific criteria for eligibility include:

• Spouses and surviving spouses - This includes any spouse who has remarried after the death of the veteran.
• Minor children - This refers to children under the age of 21, or up to 23 if they are enrolled in an approved educational institution.
• Unmarried adult children - This category includes children who are considered in the discretion of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Adjustments to Existing Legislation

To implement this plot allowance, the bill makes several technical amendments to section 2303 of title 38 of the United States Code:

• It renumbers subsections to accommodate the new provision.
• It introduces the new subsection detailing the plot allowance specifically for spouses and children.
• It updates references to subsections in the existing text for clarity.

Effective Date

The provisions of this bill will take effect immediately upon its enactment and will apply to deaths occurring on or after that date. This will ensure that the new allowances are available for eligible individuals without delay.

Overall Purpose

The overall aim of the bill is to ensure that the families of veterans are financially supported during the burial process, thereby honoring the service of veterans and their families.

Relevant Companies

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