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H.R. 8613

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 8613, to providing access to certain memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown, and for other purposes, was introduced in the House on Apr 30, 2026 by Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D) with 1 co-sponsor. It was referred to Oversight And Government Reform, and last saw action on Apr 30, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Record

Text

H.R. 8613 has 1 co-sponsor.

hb8613/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 8613 IH: To providing access to certain memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown, and for other purposes.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-04-30
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 8613  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   April 30, 2026   Ms. Goodlander  (for herself and  Ms. Fedorchak ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Oversight and Government Reform    A BILL
To providing access to certain memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown, and for other purposes.
1.
Providing access to memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown
(a)
In general
During any lapse in appropriations with respect to a Federal agency, such agency shall provide access to any memorial (in this section defined as any site of commemoration, including a memorial or cemetery) that is—
(1)
not funded by the Federal Government; and
(2)
generally accessible to the public through a Federal facility (or other real property) of the Federal agency when such agency is not subject to a lapse in appropriations
(b)
Excepted from furlough
Any Federal employee whose official duties relate to providing access to the public to a memorial described under subsection (a) shall be deemed, for purposes of section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-04-30
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To providing access to certain memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D) sponsors H.R. 8613, and 1 member has co-sponsored it from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 8613 went before 1 committee: Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform
Oversight and Government Reform
Referred To · Apr 30, 2026 · 696 Bills

Actions

H.R. 8613 has taken 2 actions since Apr 30, 2026.

ChamberAction
Apr 30, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Votes

H.R. 8613 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 8613 goes by 2 titles.

  • To providing access to certain memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown, and for other purposes. — Display Title
  • To providing access to certain memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 8613 under Government Operations and Politics, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 8613’s is Government Operations and Politics.

hr8613/policy-areas.txt
Government Operations and PoliticsAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 8613, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. GOODLANDER:H.R. 8613.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H3332]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com