Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025
Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to negotiate an agreement with Montgomery County's Land Bank to accept a donation of land in Dayton, Ohio. The goal is to expand the Dayton National Cemetery, which is the burial ground for veterans.
The VA would have 30 days after receiving an offer from the Land Bank to begin the formal process of taking over the property at no cost to the government. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects veterans and their families who may need burial space at the Dayton National Cemetery, as well as the VA and Montgomery County. Currently, the bill is still in committee and has not been voted on by the full House of Representatives. **Key Point** This is a straightforward bill that aims to provide additional burial capacity for veterans by accepting donated land from a local government entity.
CRS Official Summary
Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025This 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.
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