National Cemetery Access Act
Last recorded step: none recorded yet.
Nothing scheduled on the calendars we hold.
This bill would require national cemeteries to remain open to visitors on all 11 legal public holidays.
What it does
This bill would require national cemeteries to remain open to visitors on all 11 legal public holidays, such as Memorial Day. This mandate would apply to cemeteries administered by the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the National Park Service.
Who is affected
This bill affects the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the National Park Service by requiring them to keep the national cemeteries they administer open on all 11 legal public holidays. The legislation also impacts members of the public who wish to visit these national cemeteries on federal holidays such as Memorial Day.
Key provisions
- Mandatory holiday access to national cemeteries. Requires all national cemeteries managed by the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, or the National Park Service to remain open to the public on the 11 legal public holidays.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
The bill establishes requirements for national cemeteries administered by the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the National Park Service, mandating that these facilities remain open to visitors on all 11 legal public holidays.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to ensure public access to national cemeteries managed by the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the National Park Service by requiring these locations to remain open to visitors on all 11 legal public holidays.