Bills/H.R. 5942

National Cemetery Access Act

National Cemetery Access Act

In CommitteeEnvironmentHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# National Cemetery Access Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The National Cemetery Access Act (HR 5942) would modify policies governing access to and operations of national cemeteries. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically address veteran burial rights, visitor access policies, or cemetery management procedures. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily impact veterans and their families who use national cemeteries, along with cemetery management operations and potentially the Department of Veterans Affairs, which oversees the national cemetery system. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Troy Downing (R-MT) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee review, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House.

Without access to the bill's full text, specific provisions cannot be detailed. For complete information about what changes this bill proposes, the full legislative text would need to be reviewed.

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Latest Action

November 17, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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17 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
November 7, 2025
Last Updated
November 17, 2025
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