Don Beyer
05/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/29/2026 13:49
ICYMI: Beyer Targets Trump’s “Triumphal” Arch
Rep. Don Beyer today introduced the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act, legislation that would prohibit President Trump's proposed arch project, along with co-lead Rep. Dina Titus and 31 additional cosponsors. Beyer also pressed Trump Administration officials for details and studies on potential traffic impacts if construction proceeds.
Trump's arch proposal relies on illegal manipulations of funding without congressional authorization and violates the Commemorative Works Act. As the Trump Administration makes spurious, absurd arguments to support proceeding with construction, Beyer's legislation would explicitly prohibit and defund this and any similar projects. Rep. Beyer represents a Northern Virginia district in the U.S. House that includes Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), and his parents, grandparents, and sister are buried there.
Here are some of the local and national news stories on Beyer's efforts:
Washington Post: House Democrats Announce Bill To Block Construction Of Trump's Arch
CNN: Rep. Beyer Joins Jake Tapper on The Lead To Discuss His Legislation
MS Now: Coverage From Nicole Wallace At Deadline: White House
Washington Post: Trump's 250-Foot Arch Could Snarl D.C. Region's Traffic, Lawmaker Says
Washington Examiner: Don Beyer Says Trump's Triumphal Arch Could Cause Traffic Jam At Key Entrance To DC
Time Magazine: House Democrats to Introduce Bill to Block Trump's Triumphal Arch Amid Backlash Over 'Vanity' Projects
ARLnow: Beyer To Introduce Bill Blocking Trump's Proposed 'Triumphal Arch' Near Arlington Nat'l Cemetery
WTOP: Virginia Congressman Introduces Bill To Block President Trump's Arch In Arlington
Fox5 DC: Rep. Beyer Introduces Bill To Block Trump Arch Project
WUSA9: Democrats Introduce Bill To Block Triumphal Arch
Alexandria Living: Beyer Introduces Legislation to Block Triumphal Arch
Associated Press: House Dems Introduce Bill To Block Trump's Proposed Arch
Scripps News: Democrats Introduce Bill To Block Construction Of Trump's DC Arch
Alexandria Brief: Beyer To Introduce Bill Blocking Trump's Proposed Arlington Arch
Washington Business Journal: Virginia Congressman Moves To Block Trump's 250-Foot Arch Near Arlington Cemetery
The Hill: House Democrats Introducing Bill In Bid To Block Trump Arch Project
WJLA7: Virginia Rep. Beyer, Other House Dems Introduce Bill To Block Trump's Proposed Arch
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