HR9047
Referred to committee
Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act
- Federal
- House
- Introduced May 29, 2026
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version IHThis Act may be cited as the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the establishment or construction of a triumphal arch within Lady Bird Johnson Park is prohibited, without regard to the source of funds for such establishment or construction.
No Federal funds may be made available for the establishment or construction of a triumphal arch within Lady Bird Johnson Park.
No triumphal arch with a height in excess of 50 feet may be established or constructed on land administered by the National Capital Region Office of the National Park Service except by express authorization of Congress.
In this section:
The term Lady Bird Johnson Park means Lady Bird Johnson Park, formerly known as Columbia Island, in the District of Columbia.
The term triumphal arch means a monumental structure consisting of at least one freestanding archway, or a substantially similar structure.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the establishment or construction of a triumphal arch within Lady Bird Johnson Park is prohibited, without regard to the source of funds for such establishment or construction.
No Federal funds may be made available for the establishment or construction of a triumphal arch within Lady Bird Johnson Park.
No triumphal arch with a height in excess of 50 feet may be established or constructed on land administered by the National Capital Region Office of the National Park Service except by express authorization of Congress.
In this section:
The term Lady Bird Johnson Park means Lady Bird Johnson Park, formerly known as Columbia Island, in the District of Columbia.
The term triumphal arch means a monumental structure consisting of at least one freestanding archway, or a substantially similar structure.
Legislative Timeline
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.