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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Land Transfer for Dayton National Cemetery Expansion
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Husted has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would facilitate the transfer of approximately 58 acres of land from the Montgomery County Land Bank to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The land, located near the Dayton National Cemetery, would be transferred at no cost to the federal government for the purpose of expanding the cemetery.
This amendment establishes a legal framework for the Department of Veterans Affairs to acquire 58 acres of land in Dayton, Ohio, at no cost, potentially increasing the burial capacity of the Dayton National Cemetery.
Who It Affects
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Department of Veterans Affairs
The agency is mandated to enter an agreement to acquire and manage the new land parcel.
Montgomery County Land Bank
The entity is identified as the provider of the land parcel to the federal government.
Key Facts
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Restricted Acquisition Authority
The amendment includes specific 'Rules of Construction' that prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from using this authority to acquire other land or partner with other land banks, limiting the scope of the provision strictly to the Montgomery County Land Bank.
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