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H.J.Res. 63 · 119th Congress

Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Feb 27, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services.

What it does

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This joint resolution redesignates the memorial to Robert. E. Lee in Arlington National Cemetery as the Arlington House National Historic Site.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 27, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Feb 27, 2025Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
  2. Feb 27, 2025Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
  3. Feb 27, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  4. Feb 27, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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  • Alma S. Adams D-NC-12
  • Gabe Amo D-RI-1
  • Yassamin Ansari D-AZ-3
  • Becca Balint D-VT-At Large
  • Nanette Diaz Barragán D-CA-44
  • Joyce Beatty D-OH-3
  • Wesley Bell D-MO-1
  • Ami Bera D-CA-6
  • Suzanne Bonamici D-OR-1
  • Brendan F. Boyle D-PA-2
  • Julia Brownley D-CA-26
  • Nikki Budzinski D-IL-13
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  • Ed Case D-HI-1
  • Sean Casten D-IL-6
  • Kathy Castor D-FL-14
  • Joaquin Castro D-TX-20
  • Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick D-FL-20
  • Judy Chu D-CA-28
  • Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. D-CA-31
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  • Steve Cohen D-TN-9
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  • Madeleine Dean D-PA-4
  • Diana DeGette D-CO-1
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