119:hr:5942 — National Cemetery Access Act

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Introduced by

Troy Downing

R Republican · House · MT-02 R+15

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Nov 17, 2025

committee Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

Nov 07, 2025

introduced Introduced in House

Nov 07, 2025

introduced Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Veterans' Affairs Committee · Armed Services Committee · Natural Resources Committee

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Nov 07, 2025 Introduced in House

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00 Introduced in House Nov 07, 2025

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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