HR 5942 119th Congress House In Committee

National Cemetery Access Act

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. · Nov 17, 2025

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Legislative Summary

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).

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor

Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]
Independent · MT

Cosponsors (17)

Rep. Steube Rep. Barrett Rep. Moore Rep. Bergman Rep. Hunt Rep. Grothman Rep. Wied Rep. Ciscomani Rep. Lawler Rep. Joyce+7 more

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