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Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
3/6/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HJRES 76
Bill 118 hjres 76, also known as the Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the "Arlington House National Historic Site," was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of changing the name of the memorial to better reflect its historical significance. The bill seeks to rename the memorial in honor of Arlington House, a historic mansion located within the cemetery that was once the home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
The bill has garnered bipartisan support, with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle recognizing the importance of accurately representing the history and legacy of Arlington National Cemetery. Supporters of the bill argue that renaming the memorial to Arlington House National Historic Site will provide a more accurate and inclusive representation of the site's history, as it was originally built as a tribute to George Washington and later became the home of the Lee family.
If passed, the bill would officially change the name of the Robert E. Lee Memorial to Arlington House National Historic Site, ensuring that future generations understand the full historical context of the site and its significance in American history. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its supporters are hopeful that it will be passed into law in the near future.
The bill has garnered bipartisan support, with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle recognizing the importance of accurately representing the history and legacy of Arlington National Cemetery. Supporters of the bill argue that renaming the memorial to Arlington House National Historic Site will provide a more accurate and inclusive representation of the site's history, as it was originally built as a tribute to George Washington and later became the home of the Lee family.
If passed, the bill would officially change the name of the Robert E. Lee Memorial to Arlington House National Historic Site, ensuring that future generations understand the full historical context of the site and its significance in American history. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its supporters are hopeful that it will be passed into law in the near future.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 76
This joint resolution redesignates the memorial to Robert. E. Lee in Arlington National Cemetery as the Arlington House National Historic Site.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 76
Bill HJRES 76 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill HJRES 76 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2023. Bill HJRES 76's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 76
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
198Democrat Cosponsors
198Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 76
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 76
Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
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