Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to begin an agreement to accept a transfer of approximately 58 acres of land from the Montgomery County Land Bank near Dayton National Cemetery. The land would be transferred at no cost, and the Secretary must accept and use the parcel as a national cemetery within three years of the Land Bank's offer.
Liberals worry about community use and environmental cleanup
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly focused administrative authorization that clearly identifies the parties, the parcel, and basic timelines for a land transfer to expand Dayton National Cemetery.
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to begin an agreement to accept a transfer of approximately 58 acres of land from the Montgomery County Land Bank near Dayton National Cemetery.
The land would be transferred at no cost, and the Secretary must accept and use the parcel as a national cemetery within three years of the Land Bank's offer.
The provision applies only to the specifically described parcel and only to the Montgomery County Land Bank.
Narrow, non-controversial conveyance for a veterans' cemetery with no new spending is historically likely to clear Congress, subject to procedural steps.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly focused administrative authorization that clearly identifies the parties, the parcel, and basic timelines for a land transfer to expand Dayton National Cemetery. It provides sufficient high-level direction for an operational act but leaves out procedural, fiscal, and legal-detail elements commonly relevant to property transfers and site conversions.
Liberals worry about community use and environmental cleanup
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Liberals worry about community use and environmental cleanup
Generally favorable because it expands burial access for veterans and uses public land for a public purpose.
Likely to want assurances about community consultation, environmental cleanup, and long‑term maintenance funding before full support.
Pragmatic and broadly supportive given low acquisition cost and clear public purpose.
Wants basic fiscal and logistical details, such as cost estimates, environmental review, and coordination with local authorities.
Likely supportive because it serves veterans, involves a free transfer, and leverages a local-state partnership.
May caution about new federal responsibilities and ongoing fiscal liabilities.
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Narrow, non-controversial conveyance for a veterans' cemetery with no new spending is historically likely to clear Congress, subject to procedural steps.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberals worry about community use and environmental cleanup
Narrow, non-controversial conveyance for a veterans' cemetery with no new spending is historically likely to clear Congress, subject to pro…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly focused administrative authorization that clearly identifies the parties, the parcel, and basic timelines for a land transfer to expand Dayton National…
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