Bill · H.R. 5510· House(119-HR-5510)
United States–Mexican War Memorial Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/19/2025
- Last activity
- 9/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Baumgartner
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to co-designate the Arlington Memorial Bridge as the "United States-Mexican War Memorial." It allows the Secretary of the Interior to organize ceremonies and install limited interpretive signage, plaques, and landscaping to honor the war and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The act specifies that these additions must not change the bridge's official name or interfere with its transportation and safety functions. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of Federal funds for the design and installation of these commemorative elements, relying instead on donations.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill honors the service and sacrifice of participants in the US-Mexican War.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+2
The bill honors a significant historical event involving Mexico and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The bill aims to advance historical literacy through commemorative signage.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Historical Literacy: By installing interpretive signage and plaques, the bill seeks to advance historical literacy regarding the United States-Mexican War (Section 2(a)(4) and Section 5(a)).
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National Recognition: The bill provides national-level recognition for a significant chapter of American history that Congress finds is currently under-recognized (Section 2(a)(2)).
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No Cost to Taxpayers: Because no Federal funds may be used for the design, procurement, installation, or maintenance of the commemorative elements, the financial burden falls on non-Federal contributions (Section 7(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Identified Negative Impacts: Based on the provided text, the bill explicitly states that the co-designation will not alter or impede transportation or safety functions (Section 3(c)(2)) and will not materially alter the historic character or structural integrity of the bridge (Section 5(b)(2)).
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+3Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Students+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces Government Spending+1
- 9/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House