A bill that aims to expand burial eligibility in veterans cemeteries has been introduced in New Hampshire, reports the Associated Press.
The bill, which was introduced by Democrats US Senator Jeanne Shaheen and US Representative Chris Pappas, would allow the burial of National Guard members and Reservists. Current law bars state veteran cemeteries from burying Guard members and Reservists, if they want to receive Department of Veteran Affairs grant money. They are barred due to rules regarding service requirements.
The new legislation would allow state cemeteries to decide whether to inter honorably discharged Guard members, Reservists, or their spouses without jeopardizing grant money.
The bill is supported by Colonel Warren Perry, the deputy adjutant general of NH, as well as Shawn Buck, the director of the NH State Veterans Cemetery.
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