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US HB5510

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Baumgartner

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Arlington Memorial Bridge would be co-designated as the "United States–Mexican War Memorial" while retaining its official name and transportation functions, administered by the National Park Service

  • Secretary of the Interior may install limited commemorative elements including interpretive signage, plaques, and landscaping at or adjacent to the bridge to honor participants in the 1846-1848 war and explain the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

  • No federal funds may be used for the commemorative enhancements; all costs must be covered by private donations and in-kind contributions

  • Commemorative elements must comply with the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, and cannot alter the bridge's historic character or interfere with existing memorials

  • Certain provisions of the Commemorative Works Act are waived, including site selection requirements, since the designation uses an existing federal site in the National Capital region

Legislative Description

United States–Mexican War Memorial Act of 2025

Public lands and natural resources

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

9/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources9/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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