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National Cemetery Access Act
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 by Rep. Troy Downing
IntroducedCommitteeFloorCongressLaw
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Latest action · Nov 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
What it does
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).
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
Roll-call votes
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