S.1858

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

Introduced·5/22/25
Introduced in Senate Text

Federal SB1858 mandates that national cemeteries be accessible to visitors on legal public holidays.

Federal SB1858 requires national cemeteries administered by the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the National Park Service to remain open to visitors on legal public holidays, as defined in section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code. This bill aims to ensure that families and individuals can visit and pay respects to the interred during these holidays.

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Where it stands

Current
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.