National Cemetery Access Act

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Bill Number

HR 5942

Introduced

Nov 7, 2025

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Public Lands and Natural Resources

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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).

Actions

Nov 17, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Nov 7, 2025

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.
Nov 7, 2025

Introduced in House

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