Jeff Miller: “Included in H.R. 6314 is a provision to extend, through December 31, 2007, a program that provides government markers…”

“Included in H.R. 6314 is a provision to extend, through December 31, 2007, a program that provides government markers for veterans who are buried in a private cemetery. The current five-year authority, which was effective for deaths that occurred as of September 11, 2001, expires on December 31st of this year. Prior to this authority, if a veteran was buried at a private cemetery and the family purchased a private headstone, the veteran was ineligible for a government marker. I want to recognize Representative Nancy Johnson, who has been championing this cause for over 5 years. I appreciate her working with my Subcommittee to ensure that veterans and their families continue to have access to symbolic expressions of remembrance.”