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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".

February 27, 2025

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Where This Stands

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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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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

National Park Service

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

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

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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Connected Entities

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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