119th Congress

S. 1858

A bill to require that national cemeteries be open to visitors on legal public holidays.

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
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To President
Became law

Sponsor: Steve Daines(R-MT)
Introduced: May 22, 2025
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committees: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Official text: Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (1)

Added later (1)

Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) · Jun 10, 2025

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version

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).

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

May 22, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate