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Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025

4/1/2025, 4:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2164

Bill 119 hr 2164, also known as the "Montgomery County Land Transfer Act," authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into an agreement with the Montgomery County Land Bank for the transfer of certain land near Dayton National Cemetery to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The purpose of this transfer is to provide additional space for the cemetery to accommodate the burial needs of veterans in the area.

The bill also includes provisions for the Department of Veterans Affairs to maintain and manage the transferred land in a manner that is consistent with the mission of the Dayton National Cemetery. Additionally, the bill allows for the Department of Veterans Affairs to make any necessary improvements to the land in order to enhance the cemetery's operations and services.

Overall, the Montgomery County Land Transfer Act aims to ensure that the Dayton National Cemetery has the necessary resources and space to continue providing dignified burials for veterans in the area. The bill emphasizes the importance of honoring and respecting the sacrifices made by those who have served in the military by ensuring that they have a final resting place that reflects their service to the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 2164

Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to begin the process of entering into an agreement with the Montgomery County Land Bank not later than 30 days after the date on which the land bank makes an offer to transfer at no cost a specified parcel of land in Dayton, Ohio, to the VA to expand the Dayton National Cemetery.

Current Status of Bill HR 2164

Bill HR 2164 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2164 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025.  Bill HR 2164's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 14, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2164

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2164

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2164

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into an agreement with the Montgomery County Land Bank for the transfer of certain land near Dayton National Cemetery to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into an agreement with the Montgomery County Land Bank for the transfer of certain land near Dayton National Cemetery to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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