A bill to require that national cemeteries be open to visitors on legal public holidays.
National Cemeteries: Open on Federal Holidays
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. It has not been scheduled for any future votes or hearings at this time. The bill is considered active but is not moving forward quickly.
Legislative Progress
Supporting veterans is usually a bipartisan issue, but small bills often struggle to get floor time in a busy Congress.
Key Points
- This bill requires all national cemeteries to stay open for visitors on every federal holiday. This includes sites run by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the military, and the National Park Service.
- The goal is to make sure families can visit the graves of veterans on days when most people are off work. Currently, some cemeteries may close or limit their hours on certain holidays like Christmas or New Year's Day.
- This change would apply to all major holidays like Memorial Day and Veterans Day. It ensures that these sacred spaces are always accessible to the public on the days we honor our nation's history and those who served.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to require that national cemeteries be open to visitors on legal public holidays.
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