(a)
(b)
(1) Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
(2) The United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in the District of Colombia.
(c)
(d)
(e)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 7721 was renumbered section 8891 of this title.
Amendments
2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 4721 of this title as this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.
Termination of Reporting Requirements
For termination, effective Dec. 31, 2021, of provisions in subsec. (e) of this section relating to submitting annual budget request to Congress, see section 1061 of Pub. L. 114–328, set out as a note under section 111 of this title.
Resumption of Caisson Services at Funeral Services at Arlington National Cemetery
Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title X, §1088, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2080, provided that:
"(a)
"(1) the renovations of the historic stables in buildings 233 and 236 at Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall are complete; and
"(2) the caisson herd is fully constituted, trained, and certified.
"(b)
"(1) determines that the health of the caisson herd and the sustainability of caisson services can be maintained without disruption; and
"(2) consults with the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives before resuming such limited services.
"(c)
"(1) The term 'fully constituted' means that such herd is comprised of at least—
"(A) four caisson squads of eleven horses in each;
"(B) 14 caparison horses; and
"(C) four outreach horses.
"(2) The term 'trained' means that each caisson squad within such herd has completed the specialized training determined necessary by the Commander of the Military District of Washington to resume caisson support for funeral services.
"(3) The term 'certified' means that the Commander of the Military District of Washington, in consultation with equine and veterinary experts, has confirmed to the Secretary of the Army that each caisson squad within such herd has met the training, health, and fitness requirements determined appropriate by the Secretary."
Establishment of Caisson Platoon and Support for Military and State Funeral Services at Arlington National Cemetery
Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title III, §366, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 234, provided that:
"(a)
"(b)
"(c)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A) An assessment of the ability of the Caisson Platoon of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Army to support military funeral operations within Arlington National Cemetery, including milestones associated with achieving full operational capability for such Caisson Platoon.
"(B) An update on the plan of the task force known as the 'Task Force-Military Working Equids' established by the Office of the Surgeon General, as directed by the Director of the Army Staff, in May 2022 (or any successor task force), to promote, support, and sustain animal health and welfare.
"(C) An update on the plan of such task force to ensure the Caisson Platoon of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Army has the ability to continuously support military and State funeral operations within Arlington National Cemetery."
Digitization of Arlington National Cemetery Interment and Inurnment Records
Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title V, §591(b), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1441, provided that:
"(1)
"(2)