S 2983
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to attempt to acquire the Mare Island Naval Cemetery from the city of Vallejo, California. The VA would then be responsible for maintaining the cemetery as a national shrine. Before pursuing the transfer, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit a report to Congress assessing the feasibility and potential costs involved. This aims to ensure proper care and recognition for the Navy veterans buried there.
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Dianne Feinstein
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