National Cemetery Access Act
National Cemetery Access: Open on Holidays
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by a subcommittee. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs for further study. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has been sent to three different committees, which makes the path to passing much harder. It also currently lacks a matching bill in the Senate.
Key Points
- This bill requires all national cemeteries to be open to the public on every federal holiday. This includes sites managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and the National Park Service.
- The policy aims to help families visit the graves of their loved ones on days when they are most likely to have time off from work or school. It ensures that important days of remembrance are not blocked by gate closures.
- If passed, this would apply to all 11 official federal holidays, such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas. It removes the risk of visitors arriving at a national cemetery only to find it closed for the holiday.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
National Cemetery Access Act
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