HR 2078
Bertie’s Respect for National Cemeteries Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:35 AM
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen the rules regarding who can be buried in national cemeteries, specifically ensuring that individuals convicted of federal or state capital crimes are not interred. It directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove the remains of George E. Siple from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery and establish a process for notifying his family about the removal and subsequent disposition of his remains.
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