Bill · H.R. 3057· House(119-HR-3057)

National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act

Age: 59 years

Florida

Introduced: 4/29/2025
Last activity: 4/29/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Aaron Bean
Cosponsors: - 17 - 4

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act'', seeks to designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida, as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum''. The project is intended to honor and educate the public regarding the 142,000 members of the Armed Forces captured as prisoners of war and the 82,000 members missing in action since World War II. It will serve as a venue for families to share stories and showcase history related to the POW/MIA logo and Naval Air Station Cecil Field. The Act requires the Director to submit a report to Congress including a five-year budget and organizational details. It also establishes conditions under which the national designation may be withdrawn.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill designates a national museum specifically to honor the history and stories of captured and missing service members.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill creates a national memorial to honor and preserve the history of prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The museum is intended to provide educational programs and interactive exhibits for all generations.