H.R. 2164 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Mar 14, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDayton National Cemetery expansion process begins
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to start negotiations with the Montgomery County Land Bank to acquire land in Dayton, Ohio at no cost. The VA would have 30 days after receiving an offer to begin the process of accepting a parcel of land that would be used to expand the Dayton National Cemetery.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial land transfer that doesn't directly affect most people. However, it could eventually matter to veterans and their families in the Dayton area, since a larger cemetery would have more burial space available for those who have served in the military.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 14, 2025)
Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025
This 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2164
A BILL
Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Michael R. Turner (R-OH-10) · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 26, 2026: “Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.”