United States–Mexican War Memorial Act of 2025

IntroducedSeptember 19, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

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Introduced in House

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Why This Matters

This bill co-designates the Arlington Memorial Bridge as the United States-Mexican War Memorial and allows limited commemorative additions like signage and plaques. It aims to honor that 1846–1848 conflict with minimal changes to the bridge.

Who this affects

National Park Service

What changes is this bill making?

1Co-designates Arlington Memorial Bridge over the Potomac River as the United States-Mexican War Memorial.
2Assigns the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to manage the new designation.
3Allows the Secretary to install interpretive signage, plaques, and landscaping to explain the war’s causes, course, and outcome.
4Permits ceremonies and public events to recognize the new memorial status.
5Requires that any additions protect the bridge’s historic character and not interfere with its transport or safety functions.
6Bars federal funds for the commemorative elements but permits non-federal donations and in-kind contributions.
7Mandates that donations include an amount for long-term maintenance and that any extra funds go to the National Park Foundation.
8Keeps all existing bridge operations, maintenance, and transportation funding unchanged.

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United States–Mexican War Memorial Act of 2025

IntroducedSeptember 19, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Introduced in House

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Why This Matters

Who this affects

National Park Service

What changes is this bill making?

1Co-designates Arlington Memorial Bridge over the Potomac River as the United States-Mexican War Memorial.
2Assigns the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to manage the new designation.
3Allows the Secretary to install interpretive signage, plaques, and landscaping to explain the war’s causes, course, and outcome.
4Permits ceremonies and public events to recognize the new memorial status.
5Requires that any additions protect the bridge’s historic character and not interfere with its transport or safety functions.
6Bars federal funds for the commemorative elements but permits non-federal donations and in-kind contributions.
7Mandates that donations include an amount for long-term maintenance and that any extra funds go to the National Park Foundation.
8Keeps all existing bridge operations, maintenance, and transportation funding unchanged.

Read full document

Last changed 5 months ago · checked hourly