Bill · H.R. 9047· House(119-HR-9047)

Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act

Age: 76 years

Virginia

Introduced: 5/29/2026
Last activity: 5/29/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Donald Beyer
Cosponsors: - 46 - 0

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the "Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act." It prohibits the construction or establishment of triumphal arches within Lady Bird Johnson Park, regardless of where the money comes from. It also bans the use of Federal funds for such structures in that park. Additionally, it prevents any triumphal arch taller than 50 feet from being built on land managed by the National Capital Region Office of the National Park Service unless Congress gives express authorization.

Yes· 3 of 6

Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The bill establishes specific restrictions on monument construction to preserve the integrity of public land viewsheds.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill protects the aesthetic and environmental viewshed of the park area by limiting large constructions.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The bill protects the viewshed of Arlington National Cemetery, a site of significance for veterans.