To designate the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia, as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in the United States, and for other purposes.

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

This bill designates the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force located at 175 Bourne Avenue, Pooler, Georgia (or any successor location), as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force of the United States.

Bill 117 hr 6623, also known as the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Designation Act, aims to designate the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in the United States. The museum, which is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the Eighth Air Force during World War II, will receive this official designation if the bill is passed.

In addition to designating the museum as the official national museum, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include funding for the museum, support for educational programs, or other initiatives to promote the museum and its mission.

Overall, the bill seeks to recognize the important role of the Eighth Air Force in American history and honor the brave men and women who served in this unit during World War II. If passed, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia will receive official recognition as the national museum for this important part of our nation's military history.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 6623

Introduced on
2022-02-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/7/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill designates the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force located at 175 Bourne Avenue, Pooler, Georgia (or any successor location), as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force of the United States.

Bill 117 hr 6623, also known as the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Designation Act, aims to designate the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in the United States. The museum, which is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the Eighth Air Force during World War II, will receive this official designation if the bill is passed.

In addition to designating the museum as the official national museum, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include funding for the museum, support for educational programs, or other initiatives to promote the museum and its mission.

Overall, the bill seeks to recognize the important role of the Eighth Air Force in American history and honor the brave men and women who served in this unit during World War II. If passed, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia will receive official recognition as the national museum for this important part of our nation's military history.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo designate the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia, as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in the United States, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Arts, Culture, Religion
Aviation and airports
Georgia
Military history
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
U.S. history

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Latest Summary3/31/2022

This bill designates the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force located at 175 Bourne Avenue, Pooler, Georgia (or any successor location), as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force of the United States.


Latest Action2/7/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.