DemocratBill · H.R. 8613· House(119-HR-8613)

To providing access to certain memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown, and for other purposes.

Rep. Goodlander
Age: 40 years
New Hampshire
Introduced
4/30/2026
Last activity
4/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Maggie Goodlander
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to ensure people can still visit certain memorials on Federal property even during a government shutdown. It specifically focuses on sites of commemoration, such as memorials or cemeteries, that are not funded by the Federal Government. These sites must be ones that the public can generally access through a Federal facility when the government is fully funded. Additionally, the bill classifies the duties of Federal employees managing these specific sites as emergency services involving human life or property protection. This classification ensures they are not furloughed during a lapse in appropriations.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3

    The bill ensures the continued availability of public memorial access regardless of government funding status.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+2

    The bill ensures that public access to federal memorials remains uninterrupted during shutdowns.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.