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America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act

3/5/2026, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1945

Bill 119 HR 1945, also known as the "America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act," aims to designate the America's National Churchill Museum as a National Historic Landmark. The museum, located in Fulton, Missouri, is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

The bill seeks to recognize the historical significance of the museum and its importance in educating the public about Churchill's leadership during World War II and his contributions to the transatlantic relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. In addition to designating the museum as a National Historic Landmark, the bill also includes provisions for the preservation and maintenance of the museum's historic buildings and artifacts.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 1945 aims to honor the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to learn about his life and accomplishments. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is expected to pass with widespread approval.

Congressional Summary of HR 1945

America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act

This bill designates the America’s National Churchill Museum, including the Winston Churchill Memorial, located at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, as the America’s National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark. (Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill gave a speech titled The Sinews of Peace, also widely known as the Iron Curtain Speech, at the college in 1946.)

The bill permits the Department of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with public and private entities for the purposes of protecting historic resources at the landmark and providing educational and interpretive facilities for the public. Interior may provide technical and financial assistance to partner entities. 

The bill also directs Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the national significance of the landmark and to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System. The study must consider alternatives to that designation for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the landmark, and must include cost estimates associated with identified alternatives.

Current Status of Bill HR 1945

Bill HR 1945 is currently in the status of Passed in House since March 3, 2026. Bill HR 1945 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025.  Bill HR 1945's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 3, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1945

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1945

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1945

To designate the America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes.
To designate the America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes.

Comments

Miller O'Neal profile image

Miller O'Neal

642

6 months ago

I don't know much about this bill but it sounds like it could be bad for me. I hope it doesn't pass!

Princess Cobb profile image

Princess Cobb

716

10 days ago

This bill gonna make the Churchill Museum a national landmark, bout time!

Lyla Briggs profile image

Lyla Briggs

653

7 months ago

I don't get why they're making such a big deal about this. It seems like a waste of time and money. How will this really impact us in the long run?

Felipe Sanders profile image

Felipe Sanders

769

6 months ago

I don't see why this bill is necessary. It seems like a waste of time and resources. The big picture here is that there are more important issues that need to be addressed.