The Abbey Gate Gold Star Families Dignified Transport Act modifies how the federal government handles transportation costs for the remains of deceased service members. Currently, the military reimburses families for transporting remains to a final resting place, but this bill would instead require the Department of Defense to directly pay for transportation when families want to move remains to two locations, with the second location being a national cemetery. This change affects Gold Star families, those who have lost a loved one in military service, by removing the burden of upfront costs and waiting for reimbursement. The bill makes a targeted amendment to federal law by removing language that previously required reimbursement rather than direct payment. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the legislative text provided.
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