HR 183
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 183
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study
on the acquisition of land adjacent to Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort,
South Carolina.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 5, 2011
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study
on the acquisition of land adjacent to Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort,
South Carolina.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS STUDY ON THE ACQUISITION OF LAND
ADJACENT TO BEAUFORT NATIONAL CEMETERY, BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA.
(a) Study Required- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a study
on the acquisition, in accordance with chapter 24 of title 38, United States
Code, of the parcel of land described in subsection (b) to be used for the
expansion of the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, South Carolina.
(b) Parcel Described- The parcel of land described in this subsection is a
parcel of land consisting of approximately 4.9 acres located on 17th Street
in Beaufort, South Carolina, as depicted on tax map number 120-1-238 dated
May 4, 1998.
(c) Contents of Study- In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall examine each of the following:
(1) Any issues associated with the purchase of the parcel of land described
in subsection (b) by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the viable
scenarios to support such a purchase.
(2) The opportunities for the acquisition of such parcel of land for the
cemetery through a public-private partnership.
(3) The feasibility of expanding the grant program under section 2408 of
title 38, United States Code, to include aid to municipalities like Beaufort,
South Carolina, for establishing, expanding, and improving veterans' cemeteries.
(4) The issues associated with expanding an existing veterans' cemetery
under the state grant program under such section 2408.
(5) The costs, feasibility, and benefits of a niche wall separating Beaufort
National Cemetery and the parcel described in subsection (b).
(d) Report to Congress- Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study
conducted under subsection (a).
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