Bill · H.R. 2164· House(119-HR-2164)
Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Turner
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025'', authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to acquire land near the Dayton National Cemetery. The Secretary is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Montgomery County Land Bank to receive a specific parcel of land. This parcel consists of approximately 58 acres located in Dayton, Ohio. The transfer is intended to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to use the land as a national cemetery. The land is to be transferred at no cost and for no consideration.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill directly expands the capacity of national cemeteries to serve veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The expansion of cemetery land directly enhances burial benefits for veterans.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+3
Expanding national cemetery capacity improves long-term burial services for veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of National Cemetery: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is authorized to use the land as a national cemetery (Section 2, subsection a, 2, A), which provides more space for veterans.
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No-Cost Land Transfer: The Montgomery County Land Bank shall transfer all right, title, and interest in the land to the Department at no cost and for no consideration (Section 2, subsection a, 1), meaning the government does not have to pay for the land.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+6Good For Urban Residents+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces Government Spending+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 3/26/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 2/3/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 1/30/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
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