HR5942Referred to Committee

National Cemetery Access Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-07
Introduced
17
Cosponsors
HR
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Troy Downing
Troy Downing
Republican · MT · Representative
Votes with party: 96.4% (552 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (17)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

2025-11-17

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Plain-English Summary

National Cemetery Access Act This bill requires that national cemeteries administered by the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, or the National Park Service must be open to visitors on the 11 legal public holidays (e.g., Memorial Day).

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Armed Forces and National Security
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