Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act
Protecting Views Near Arlington National Cemetery
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Natural Resources for review. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. The bill does not currently have a companion in the Senate.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has many cosponsors, most bills that focus on specific land-use restrictions in Washington D.C. fail to pass unless they are part of a much larger piece of legislation.
Key Points
- This bill stops anyone from building a triumphal arch monument in Lady Bird Johnson Park, which sits between the Potomac River and Arlington National Cemetery. It also bans the use of any federal money for such a project.
- The policy sets a height limit for these types of monuments on federal land in the D.C. area. No arch taller than 50 feet can be built on land managed by the National Park Service unless Congress specifically votes to allow it.
- A triumphal arch is defined as a large structure with at least one freestanding archway. These are often built to celebrate military victories or historical events, similar to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
- The goal of the bill is to protect the visual landscape and the solemn atmosphere of the area surrounding Arlington National Cemetery. It ensures that new large structures do not block or change the view of this historic site.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act
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