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House Joint Resolution renames Robert E. Lee Memorial as Arlington House National Historic Site

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

Last action · February 27, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution proposes renaming the federal site currently known as the Robert E. Lee Memorial to the Arlington House National Historic Site. The measure has been referred to the House Committees on Veterans' Affairs and Armed Services for review.

Why it matters

The change would officially update the name of a prominent national landmark managed by the federal government, potentially impacting signage, historical records, and public identification of the site.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

National Park Service

The agency manages the site and would be responsible for updating official designations and signage if the resolution passes.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this resolution?

The resolution aims to change the official name of the Robert E. Lee Memorial to the Arlington House National Historic Site.

Has this name change already happened?

No, the resolution has only been introduced and s for consideration.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Feb 27, 2025

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Connected Entities

Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Arlington House National Historic Site, Robert E. Lee Memorial and 1 more

OrganizationCommittee on Veterans' Affairs“House committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

locationArlington House National Historic Site“The proposed new name for the historic site.”Map →

locationRobert E. Lee Memorial“The current name of the historic site being redesignated.”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on Armed Services“House committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

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Controversy40
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