HR 8613
To providing access to certain memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown, and for other purposes.
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:51 AM
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure continued public access to national memorials and cemeteries during government shutdowns. It directs federal agencies to maintain access to these sites, which are not funded by the government, if they are typically open to the public. The bill also protects employees who provide access to these memorials during a shutdown, classifying their work as essential services for emergency response. Essentially, it seeks to preserve the public's ability to visit and remember at these important locations even when the government is closed.
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Julie [R-ND-At Large] Fedorchak
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