Hawai‘i National Cemetery Act

# Hawai'i National Cemetery Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Hawai'i National Cemetery Act (HR 6921) would establish a new national cemetery in Hawaii. National cemeteries are burial grounds managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and reserved primarily for military veterans, active-duty service members, and their eligible family members. This bill aims to create a dedicated burial facility in Hawaii to serve veterans and military personnel in that state. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily benefit Hawaii's veteran population and active-duty military members stationed there, along with their eligible spouses and dependents.

Hawaii currently lacks a national cemetery, so veterans in the state must travel to mainland facilities or use state and private cemeteries. The bill would also affect the VA, which would manage and maintain the new facility. **Current Status** As of now, HR 6921 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Ed Case, a Democrat from Hawaii's 1st Congressional District. For the bill to move forward, it would need to pass out of committee and gain support from the House before potentially moving to the Senate.