Section 1 Eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs memorial headstones and markers of veterans’ spouses and dependent children whose remains are unavailable
Section 2306(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—
in subparagraph (B), by striking “An individual who dies on or after November 11, 1998, who is the” and inserting “The”;
in subparagraph (C), by striking “An individual who dies on or after November 11, 1998, who is an” and inserting “An”; and
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
“(6) In the case of an eligible individual described in paragraph (2)(B) or (C), the Secretary may furnish a marker under paragraph (1) by—
“(A) affixing the individual’s name, dates of birth and death, and relationship to the veteran to an existing marker for the veteran; or
“(B) if necessary, by furnishing a suitable replacement marker for the veteran that includes such individual’s name, dates of birth and death, and relationship to the veteran.
“(7) For the purpose of expediting the provision of a marker under paragraph (1) for an eligible individual described in paragraph (2)(B) or (C), the Secretary may accept, but may not require, funds contributed by a survivor of the veteran or eligible person.”