S. 1858: A bill to require that national cemeteries be open to visitors on legal public holidays.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-22 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-22 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-09 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-22):
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).
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN 2025-06-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1858 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1858?
S. 1858 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to require that national cemeteries be open to visitors on legal public holidays..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1858 are available on congress.gov.
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