FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Memorializing U.S. Veterans

Original title: HONORING HEROES: MEMORIALIZING OUR NATION'S VETERANS

January 1, 2019

veterans memorials cemeteries military history oversight

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as an oversight mechanism for the agencies responsible for maintaining national cemeteries and memorializing veterans, which impacts the services and burial rights provided to veterans and their families.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans and their families

These individuals are the primary recipients of memorial services and burial benefits managed by the agencies discussed.

National Cemetery Administration

The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its management of veteran memorial affairs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held an to discuss how the nation honors deceased veterans. The session included testimony from officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Battle Monuments Commission regarding memorial services and cemetery management.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on June 7, 2018, by the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
The hearing focused on oversight of memorial affairs and the honoring of deceased veterans.
The session commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood.
Witnesses included representatives from the National Cemetery Administration, the American Battle Monuments Commission, The American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this subcommittee?

The Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs oversees programs related to veterans' disability compensation and the management of national cemeteries and memorial services.

Who testified at this hearing?

Officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs (National Cemetery Administration), the American Battle Monuments Commission, The American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars provided testimony.

Why It Matters

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Commemorative Timing

The hearing was intentionally scheduled to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood to frame the discussion on memorialization.

Mike Bost

Connected Entities

organizationNational Cemetery Administration“Department of Veterans Affairs agency responsible for memorial affairs”Map →

personGerardo Avila“Deputy Director, The American Legion”Map →

personRandy C. Reeves“Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, National Cemetery Administration”Map →

organizationAmerican Battle Monuments Commission“Agency responsible for maintaining U.S. commemorative cemeteries and monuments a”Map →

personKen Wiseman“Associate Director, Veterans of Foreign Wars”Map →

personMike Bost“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs”Map →

personPhil Roe“Chairman of the Full Committee on Veterans' Affairs”Map →

personWilliam M. Matz, Jr.“Secretary, American Battle Monuments Commission”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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