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Veterans Burial Rights Act of 1998

Introduced: March 24, 1998 Introduced by: Murray, Patty Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 24, 1998
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Veterans Burial Rights Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretaries of the military departments to: (1) provide honor guard details at a veteran's funeral only upon request; and (2) ensure that such details consist of not fewer than five military personnel (one of whom shall be a bugler for the playing of "Taps").

Prohibits the performance of honor guard functions by a member of the Reserve from being considered a period of drill or training otherwise required.

Repeals a Federal limitation on the availability of funds for National Guard honor guard functions. Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to the Congress the directives prescribed by the Secretaries of the military departments to carry out this section.

What's happening now March 24, 1998

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1825: Veterans Burial Rights Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-1825/
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"S. 1825: Veterans Burial Rights Act of 1998." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-1825/.
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S. 1825, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-1825/.
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