Bill > S1858

This bill requires that all national cemeteries managed by the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or the National Park Service be open to visitors on legal public holidays as defined in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code. Legal public holidays typically include well-known national holidays such as New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day. By mandating that these important national cemeteries remain accessible on these holidays, the bill ensures that families, veterans, and citizens can pay their respects and visit memorial sites at times that are often meaningful for remembrance and reflection. The bill does not specify additional details about hours of operation or any specific conditions for visitation, simply stating that the cemeteries must be open on these designated public holidays.

Military Affairs and Security

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