HR 9047·Federal·house
Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act
In CommitteeFiled May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 29, 2026
Summary
The Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act forbids the construction of any triumphal arch in Lady Bird Johnson Park and bans federal money for such projects there. It also prevents arches taller than 50 feet from being built on National Park Service lands in the capital region unless Congress specifically authorizes them. The goal is to preserve the visual environment around Arlington National Cemetery.
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