Veterans Burial Rights Act of 1998

Summary

Veterans Burial Rights Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretaries of the military departments to: (1) provide honor guard details at a veteran's funeral only upon request; and (2) ensure that such details consist of not fewer than five military personnel (one of whom shall be a bugler for the playing of "Taps"). Prohibits the performance of honor guard functions by a member of the Reserve from being considered a period of drill or training otherwise required. Repeals a Federal limitation on the availability of funds for National Guard honor guard functions. Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to the Congress the directives prescribed by the Secretaries of the military departments to carry out this section.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 March 1998

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 March 1998

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 March 1998

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