Mighty Eighth Air Force National Museum Act

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Mighty Eighth Air Force National Museum Act

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 118 s 2478, also known as the Mighty Eighth Air Force National Museum Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill aims to designate the Mighty Eighth Air Force National Museum in Pooler, Georgia as the official national museum of the United States Air Force's Eighth Air Force.

The Eighth Air Force played a crucial role in World War II, conducting strategic bombing missions over Europe. The museum, which is currently located near the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, houses exhibits and artifacts related to the history of the Eighth Air Force.

If passed, the bill would provide official recognition to the museum as the national museum of the Eighth Air Force. This designation would help to preserve the history and legacy of the Eighth Air Force for future generations. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of honoring the contributions of the Eighth Air Force. Supporters of the bill argue that designating the museum as the official national museum of the Eighth Air Force would help to educate the public about the sacrifices and achievements of the men and women who served in the Eighth Air Force during World War II. Overall, Bill 118 s 2478, the Mighty Eighth Air Force National Museum Act, seeks to honor the legacy of the Eighth Air Force and ensure that its history is preserved and celebrated for years to come.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2478

Introduced on
2023-07-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Mighty Eighth Air Force National Museum Act

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 118 s 2478, also known as the Mighty Eighth Air Force National Museum Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill aims to designate the Mighty Eighth Air Force National Museum in Pooler, Georgia as the official national museum of the United States Air Force's Eighth Air Force.

The Eighth Air Force played a crucial role in World War II, conducting strategic bombing missions over Europe. The museum, which is currently located near the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, houses exhibits and artifacts related to the history of the Eighth Air Force.

If passed, the bill would provide official recognition to the museum as the national museum of the Eighth Air Force. This designation would help to preserve the history and legacy of the Eighth Air Force for future generations. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of honoring the contributions of the Eighth Air Force. Supporters of the bill argue that designating the museum as the official national museum of the Eighth Air Force would help to educate the public about the sacrifices and achievements of the men and women who served in the Eighth Air Force during World War II. Overall, Bill 118 s 2478, the Mighty Eighth Air Force National Museum Act, seeks to honor the legacy of the Eighth Air Force and ensure that its history is preserved and celebrated for years to come.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill 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.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Summary9/29/2023

Mighty Eighth Air Force National Museum Act

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 Mi...


Latest Action7/25/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.