Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)
National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 738.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to Congress regarding the activities of the National Cemetery Administration. The first report is due not later than one year after the date of enactment, with subsequent reports submitted on an annual basis. The report must include specific details such as the number of interments, customer satisfaction assessments, maps of cemeteries, and information on construction projects and grants. Additionally, the Secretary must make each report available in digital form on a public internet website of the Department.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates an annual report on cemetery activities and requires digital public access to this information.
- Scored +4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill improves the monitoring and public disclosure of cemetery interments, satisfaction levels, and construction projects for veterans.
- Scored +3
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill enhances oversight and transparency of the National Cemetery Administration's services for veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 adds section 2415(b)(2) to title 38, which requires the annual report to include an assessment of the level of customer satisfaction achieved by the Administration. This is positive because it helps hold officials accountable for the quality of service provided to families.
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Section 2 adds section 2415(b)(9) to title 38, which requires tracking the total number of interments of unclaimed remains of veterans carried out by the Secretary, broken down by cemetery. This is beneficial as it ensures visibility over the proper handling and honoring of forgotten veterans.
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Section 2 adds section 2415(c) to title 38, which mandates that the Secretary make each annual report available in digital form on a public internet website of the Department. This is a positive step for transparency, allowing everyday citizens to easily check on how the National Cemetery Administration is operating.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill improves the monitoring and public disclosure of cemetery interments, satisfaction levels, and construction projects for veterans. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires reporting on cemeteries located on trust land owned by or held in trust for tribal organizations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates an annual report on cemetery activities and requires digital public access to this information.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill enhances oversight and transparency of the National Cemetery Administration's services for veterans.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill requires reporting on construction projects and maps for national and tribal cemeteries.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill requires the publication of reports on a public internet website.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill increases transparency regarding cemetery grants but does not directly address poverty.
A committee approved it and sent it to the floor
What changed from Introduced in House: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
- 10/6/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-841.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 738.
- 5/14/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 3/26/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2/3/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 1/30/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Morgan McGarveyDemocrat · Kentucky