Bills · HR 2164
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2164Veterans' organizations and recognitionLand transfers
Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 14· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because national cemeteries provide a dignified final resting place for veterans and their eligible family members. Many national cemeteries, including Dayton, are nearing capacity, which can mean veterans' families might have to choose burial sites further away or consider other options. By expanding the Dayton National Cemetery, this bill ensures that more veterans in the region will have access to burial space in their local national cemetery for years to come.
If this bill becomes law, the Dayton National Cemetery will grow by 58 acres, offering a significant increase in burial capacity at no cost for the land itself. If it doesn't become law, the VA would not be authorized to accept this specific parcel of land, and the cemetery's capacity issues would likely continue, potentially leading to fewer options for local veteran burials in the future.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to accept a specific 58-acre parcel of land near Dayton National Cemetery.
This officially permits the VA to expand the cemetery, addressing potential capacity concerns for veteran burials.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the Montgomery County Land Bank transfer the land to the Department of Veterans Affairs at no cost.
This ensures the expansion can happen without the federal government needing to purchase the land, saving taxpayer money on acquisition.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept the land within three years of the Land Bank's offer and use it as a national cemetery.
This establishes a clear timeline for the expansion and guarantees the land will be dedicated to serving veterans' burial needs.
PROVISION 04
Specifically describes the 58 acres of land, including its location and boundaries in Dayton, Ohio.
This eliminates ambiguity about which parcel of land is being transferred and ensures the expansion occurs at the intended site.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSMAR 26
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
MAR 26
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
FEB 3
Subcommittee Hearings Held
JAN 30
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2164
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 14, 2025
Last actionMar 26, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 14, 2025
House BillHR 2164Veterans' organizations and recognitionLand transfers
Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 14, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2026
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