To providing access to certain memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown, and for other purposes.
This bill ensures that non-Federal memorials located on government property remain open to the public even if the government shuts down due to a lack of funding. It requires federal agencies to maintain access to these sites, such as cemeteries and commemorative locations, during a lapse in appropriations. Additionally, the legislation classifies the work of employees managing these memorials as emergency services, exempting them from mandatory furloughs. The measure directly affects federal agencies responsible for managing public facilities and the workers tasked with keeping them accessible.
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Introduced Apr 30, 2026
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