| Department of Veteran Affairs Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs (USM) | |
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| National Cemetery Administration | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Reports to | Secretary of Veterans Affairs |
| Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
| Constituting instrument | § 1000 of the National Cemeteries Act, Pub. L. 93–43, S. 49, 87 Stat. 75, enacted June 18, 1973, as amended |
| Precursor | Director of the National Cemetery System |
| Formation | March 15, 1989 as Under Secretary |
| Deputy | Principal Deputy Under Secretary |
| Salary | Executive Schedule, Level III ($187,300 USD (2022)) |
The Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs is a senior position within the United States Department of Veterans Affairs that directs the National Cemetery Administration, which maintains 150 national cemeteries and provides burial services for veterans of the United States military and eligible family members.
The Under Secretary is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
On April 19, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Matthew T. Quinn to become the next Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs. Quinn was confirmed by the Senate on June 17, 2021, by voice vote.[1] He was sworn into office on June 23, 2021 by Secretary Denis McDonough.[2] Quinn resigned in May 2024 and was succeeded by acting secretary Ronald E. Walters.[3]
- ^ "PN399 - Nomination of Matthew T. Quinn for Department of Veterans Affairs, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- ^ National Cemeteries @VANatCemeteries. ""Welcome to NCA Matt Quinn!"". Twitter. Twitter. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ Shane, Leo. "VA chief of staff stepping down from leadership post next month". Military Times. Retrieved 26 June 2024.