[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[H.R. 3321 Introduced in House (IH)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3321
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national
cemetery for veterans in the Baltimore, Maryland, metropolitan area.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 16, 2003
Mr. Ruppersberger introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national
cemetery for veterans in the Baltimore, Maryland, metropolitan area.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL CEMETERY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish,
in accordance with chapter 24 of title 38, United States Code, a
national cemetery in the Baltimore, Maryland, metropolitan area to
serve the needs of veterans and their families.
(b) Consultation in Selection of Site.--Before selecting the site
for the national cemetery established under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall consult with--
(1) appropriate officials of the State of Maryland and
local officials of the Baltimore metropolitan area, and
(2) appropriate officials of the United States, including
the Administrator of General Services, with respect to land
belonging to the United States in that area that would be
suitable to establish the national cemetery under subsection
(a).
(c) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the
establishment of the national cemetery under subsection (a). The report
shall set forth a schedule for such establishment and an estimate of
the costs associated with such establishment.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2064-2065)
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
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