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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

Summary of Bill HR 6623

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 6623

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 6623

Bill HR 6623 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2022. Bill HR 6623 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2022.  Bill HR 6623's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of February 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6623

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6623

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6623

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.
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.

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