National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act
Sponsored By: Representative Bean (FL)
Introduced
Summary
This bill would designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum under construction in Jacksonville as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum. It would require the museum director to submit to Congress within 90 days a report that includes a five-year budget starting on the museum's expected opening date, the museum's organizational structure, any bylaws or rules, and a list of any accrediting organizations. The designation could be withdrawn if the museum is not operating satisfactorily five years after enactment or if that required report is submitted late.
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National POW/MIA museum status could be revoked
If enacted, this would name the Jacksonville, Florida POW/MIA Memorial and Museum as the national museum. The Director would have 90 days after enactment to send Congress a report with a five-year budget, the organization structure, bylaws or rules, and any accreditations. The national title could be withdrawn if the museum is not operating satisfactorily five years after enactment, or if the report is late. Losing the title could reduce recognition and support for the museum and the local community.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bean (FL)
FL • R
Cosponsors
Webster (FL)
FL • R
Sponsored 4/29/2025
Carson
IN • D
Sponsored 4/29/2025
Luna
FL • R
Sponsored 4/29/2025
Diaz-Balart
FL • R
Sponsored 4/29/2025
Buchanan
FL • R
Sponsored 4/29/2025
Rutherford
FL • R
Sponsored 4/29/2025
Franklin, Scott
FL • R
Sponsored 4/29/2025
Lawler
NY • R
Sponsored 5/1/2025
Bilirakis
FL • R
Sponsored 5/5/2025
Hayes
CT • D
Sponsored 6/27/2025
Fitzpatrick
PA • R
Sponsored 6/27/2025
Vindman
VA • D
Sponsored 9/10/2025
Wittman
VA • R
Sponsored 10/10/2025
Gimenez
FL • R
Sponsored 11/17/2025
Mills
FL • R
Sponsored 11/19/2025
Guest
MS • R
Sponsored 3/26/2026
Kiggans (VA)
VA • R
Sponsored 3/26/2026
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