April 30, 2026
Ms. Goodlander (for herself and Ms. Fedorchak) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
To providing access to certain memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Providing access to memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown
(a) In general
During any lapse in appropriations with respect to a Federal agency, such agency shall provide access to any memorial (in this section defined as any site of commemoration, including a memorial or cemetery) that is—
(1)
not funded by the Federal Government; and
(2)
generally accessible to the public through a Federal facility (or other real property) of the Federal agency when such agency is not subject to a lapse in appropriations
(b) Excepted from furlough
Any Federal employee whose official duties relate to providing access to the public to a memorial described under subsection (a) shall be deemed, for purposes of section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.