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Introduced
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require that national cemeteries be open to visitors on legal public holidays.
AI Summary
This bill requires that national cemeteries administered by the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or the National Park Service (NPS) be open to visitors on all legal public holidays, which typically include days 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. Currently, some national cemeteries may have restricted access on these holidays, and this legislation would ensure that families, veterans, and the public can visit and pay respects to fallen service members on these significant days. The bill is relatively straightforward, with a single substantive section mandating the open access, and it aims to provide consistent visitation rights across all national cemeteries regardless of which federal agency manages them.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (18)
Troy Downing (R)*,
Jim Baird (R),
Tom Barrett (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Julie Fedorchak (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Dave Joyce (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Julia Letlow (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Amata Radewagen (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Derek Tran (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Tony Wied (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 11/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5942/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5942/BILLS-119hr5942ih.pdf |
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