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HR 5942119th CongressIn Committee
National Cemetery Access Act
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-Montana)
Defense & National SecurityInfrastructureVeterans Affairs
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The National Cemetery Access Act mandates that national cemeteries administered by the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, or National Park Service remain open to visitors on all legal public holidays, ensuring accessibility for commemoration and visitation purposes.
Key Points
- 1Requires national cemeteries to be open on legal public holidays as defined in U.S. Code.
- 2Applies to cemeteries managed by the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and National Park Service.
- 3Referred to multiple congressional committees, including Veterans' Affairs and Armed Services.
Impact Areas
Veterans' families and visitors seeking access on holidaysCemetery staff and administrative agencies (VA, DoD, NPS)Public observance of national holidays at memorial sites
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