Bills · HR 7260
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7260Veterans' organizations and recognitionGovernment studies and investigations
National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026
INTRO JAN 27· LAST ACTION MAY 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it increases transparency and accountability for a vital service provided to veterans and their families: dignified burial and memorialization. The National Cemetery Administration manages sacred grounds and services, and this bill ensures that its operations, performance, and use of resources are regularly reviewed and made public. If this becomes law, Congress and the public will have a clear, comprehensive annual picture of how these services are being delivered, potentially leading to better service quality, more efficient resource allocation, and greater public trust in how veterans' final honors are managed. If it doesn't become law, the current level of detailed, standardized public reporting on NCA activities would not be required.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the National Cemetery Administration (NCA).
This establishes a mandatory, regular oversight mechanism for the NCA's operations.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the report include specific detailed information, such as the number of interments (broken down by cemetery, veteran category, and type of remains), customer satisfaction, cemetery maps, descriptions of burial options, and summaries of construction projects and grants.
This ensures the report is comprehensive and provides critical data for assessing the NCA's performance and resource use.
PROVISION 03
Requires the annual report to be made publicly available in digital form on a Department of Veterans Affairs public internet website.
This provision ensures that the information is accessible not only to Congress but also to veterans, their families, and the general public, fostering greater transparency.
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ACTION TIMELINE
14 EVENTSMAY 14
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
MAY 14
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
MAR 26
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
MAR 26
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7260
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedJan 27, 2026
Last actionMay 14, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2026
House BillHR 7260Veterans' organizations and recognitionGovernment studies and investigations
National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026
INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2026· LAST ACTION MAY 14, 2026
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