Bill · S.J.Res. 105· Senate(119-SJRES-105)
A joint resolution redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
- Introduced
- 2/4/2026
- Last activity
- 2/4/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kaine
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution proposes to redesignate the site currently known as the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. The site is administered by the National Park Service. Under this resolution, the site would be known as the "Arlington House National Historic Site." This change would apply to all laws, regulations, maps, and official United States records. Additionally, the resolution calls for the repeal of the previous joint resolutions that originally dedicated the site.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The redesignation of a Robert E. Lee memorial to the Arlington House National Historic Site addresses historical associations with the Confederacy.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+2
Removing a memorial dedicated to Robert E. Lee is a step toward addressing historical grievances related to racial equity.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+1
The bill updates the designation of a National Historic Site administered by the National Park Service.
The opposite
Would white Americans be better off under this?-1
The repeal of previous historical designations may be viewed negatively by those who supported the original memorialization.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Updated Official Records: Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States regarding the site will be updated to reflect the new name, the "Arlington House National Historic Site" (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Repeal of Previous Designations: The joint resolutions of June 29, 1955 (Public Law 84-107) and June 30, 1972 (Public Law 92-333) would be repealed (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Public Land Management+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+2Good For White Americans-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 2/4/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Introduced in Senate
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