National Cold War Center Act of 2023

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National Cold War Center Act of 2023

This bill designates the museum located at Blytheville/Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville, Arkansas, as the National Cold War Center.

Bill 118 s 313, also known as the National Cold War Center Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a National Cold War Center that will serve as a hub for research, education, and public outreach related to the Cold War era.

The National Cold War Center will be tasked with preserving and promoting the history and legacy of the Cold War, including the political, social, and cultural impact of this period in American history. The center will also work to educate the public about the Cold War and its lasting effects on society.

Additionally, the bill allocates funding for the construction and operation of the National Cold War Center, as well as for research grants and educational programs related to the Cold War. The center will be overseen by a board of directors appointed by the President, with input from Congress. Overall, the National Cold War Center Act of 2023 aims to create a dedicated space for the study and commemoration of the Cold War, ensuring that this important period in American history is not forgotten.
Congress
118

Number
S - 313

Introduced on
2023-02-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/9/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

National Cold War Center Act of 2023

This bill designates the museum located at Blytheville/Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville, Arkansas, as the National Cold War Center.

Bill 118 s 313, also known as the National Cold War Center Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a National Cold War Center that will serve as a hub for research, education, and public outreach related to the Cold War era.

The National Cold War Center will be tasked with preserving and promoting the history and legacy of the Cold War, including the political, social, and cultural impact of this period in American history. The center will also work to educate the public about the Cold War and its lasting effects on society.

Additionally, the bill allocates funding for the construction and operation of the National Cold War Center, as well as for research grants and educational programs related to the Cold War. The center will be overseen by a board of directors appointed by the President, with input from Congress. Overall, the National Cold War Center Act of 2023 aims to create a dedicated space for the study and commemoration of the Cold War, ensuring that this important period in American history is not forgotten.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to authorize reference to the museum located at Blytheville/Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville, Arkansas, as the "National Cold War Center".

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/7/2023

National Cold War Center Act of 2023

This bill designates the museum located at Blytheville/Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville, Arkansas, as the National Cold War Center.


Latest Action2/9/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.