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ICYMI: Beyer Targets Trump’s “Triumphal” Arch

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This press release from Representative Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA) was published on 2026-05-29 and titled "ICYMI: Beyer Targets Trump’s “Triumphal” Arch".

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ICYMI: Beyer Targets Trump’s “Triumphal” Arch

Rep. Don Beyer today introduced the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act , legislation that would prohibit President Trump’s proposed arch project, along with co-lead Rep. Dina Titus and 31 additional cosponsors. Beyer also pressed Trump Administration officials for details and studies on potential traffic impacts if construction proceeds. Trump’s arch proposal relies on illegal manipulations of funding without congressional authorization and violates the Commemorative Works Act. As the Trump Administration makes spurious, absurd arguments to support proceeding with construction, Beyer’s legislation would explicitly prohibit and defund this and any similar projects. Rep. Beyer represents a Northern Virginia district in the U.S. House that includes Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), and his parents, grandparents, and sister are buried there. Here are some of the local and national news stories on Beyer’s efforts: Washington Post: House Democrats Announce Bill To Block Construction Of Trump’s Arch CNN: Rep. Beyer Joins Jake Tapper on The Lead To Discuss His Legislation MS Now: Coverage From Nicole Wallace At Deadline: White House Washington Post: Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Could Snarl D.C. Region’s Traffic, Lawmaker Says Washington Examiner: Don Beyer Says Trump’s Triumphal Arch Could Cause Traffic Jam At Key Entrance To DC Time Magazine: House Democrats to Introduce Bill to Block Trump’s Triumphal Arch Amid Backlash Over ‘Vanity' Projects ARLnow: Beyer To Introduce Bill Blocking Trump’s Proposed ‘Triumphal Arch’ Near Arlington Nat’l Cemetery WTOP: Virginia Congressman Introduces Bill To Block President Trump’s Arch In Arlington Fox5 DC: Rep. Beyer Introduces Bill To Block Trump Arch Project WUSA9: Democrats Introduce Bill To Block Triumphal Arch Alexandria Living: Beyer Introduces Legislation to Block Triumphal Arch Associated Press: House Dems Introduce Bill To Block Trump’s Proposed Arch Scripps News: Democrats Introduce Bill To Block Construction Of Trump's DC Arch Alexandria Brief: Beyer To Introduce Bill Blocking Trump's Proposed Arlington Arch Washington Business Journal: Virginia Congressman Moves To Block Trump's 250-Foot Arch Near Arlington Cemetery The Hill: House Democrats Introducing Bill In Bid To Block Trump Arch Project WJLA7: Virginia Rep. Beyer, Other House Dems Introduce Bill To Block Trump’s Proposed Arch

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ICYMI: Beyer Targets Trump’s “Triumphal” Arch Rep. Don Beyer today introduced the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act , legislation that would prohibit President Trump’s proposed arch project, along with co-lead Rep. Dina Titus and 31 additional cosponsors. Beyer also pressed Trump Administration officials for details and studies on potential traffic impacts if construction proceeds. Trump’s arch proposal relies on illegal manipulations of funding without congressional authorization and violates the Commemorative Works Act. As the Trump Administration makes spurious, absurd arguments to support proceeding with construction, Beyer’s legislation would explicitly prohibit and defund this and any similar projects. Rep. Beyer represents a Northern Virginia district in the U.S. House that includes Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), and his parents, grandparents, and sister are buried there. Here are some of the local and national news stories on Beyer’s efforts: Washington Post: House Democrats Announce Bill To Block Construction Of Trump’s Arch CNN: Rep. Beyer Joins Jake Tapper on The Lead To Discuss His Legislation MS Now: Coverage From Nicole Wallace At Deadline: White House Washington Post: Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Could Snarl D.C. Region’s Traffic, Lawmaker Says Washington Examiner: Don Beyer Says Trump’s Triumphal Arch Could Cause Traffic Jam At Key Entrance To DC Time Magazine: House Democrats to Introduce Bill to Block Trump’s Triumphal Arch Amid Backlash Over ‘Vanity' Projects ARLnow: Beyer To Introduce Bill Blocking Trump’s Proposed ‘Triumphal Arch’ Near Arlington Nat’l Cemetery WTOP: Virginia Congressman Introduces Bill To Block President Trump’s Arch In Arlington Fox5 DC: Rep. Beyer Introduces Bill To Block Trump Arch Project WUSA9: Democrats Introduce Bill To Block Triumphal Arch Alexandria Living: Beyer Introduces Legislation to Block Triumphal Arch Associated Press: House Dems Introduce Bill To Block Trump’s Proposed Arch Scripps News: Democrats Introduce Bill To Block Construction Of Trump's DC Arch Alexandria Brief: Beyer To Introduce Bill Blocking Trump's Proposed Arlington Arch Washington Business Journal: Virginia Congressman Moves To Block Trump's 250-Foot Arch Near Arlington Cemetery The Hill: House Democrats Introducing Bill In Bid To Block Trump Arch Project WJLA7: Virginia Rep. Beyer, Other House Dems Introduce Bill To Block Trump’s Proposed Arch