Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act
H.R. 9047119th Congress

Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act

Introduced in the HouseRep. Donald Beyer (D-VA-8)7 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in House · May 29, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act.

(1) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the establishment or construction of a triumphal arch within Lady Bird Johnson Park is prohibited, without regard to the source of funds for such establishment or construction.

(2) Prohibition on funds

No Federal funds may be made available for the establishment or construction of a triumphal arch within Lady Bird Johnson Park.

(b) Prohibition on certain monuments

No triumphal arch with a height in excess of 50 feet may be established or constructed on land administered by the National Capital Region Office of the National Park Service except by express authorization of Congress.

(c) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Lady Bird Johnson Park

The term Lady Bird Johnson Park means Lady Bird Johnson Park, formerly known as Columbia Island, in the District of Columbia.

(2) Triumphal arch

The term triumphal arch means a monumental structure consisting of at least one freestanding archway, or a substantially similar structure.

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