Bill · H.R. 3584· House(119-HR-3584)
Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act
- Introduced
- 5/23/2025
- Last activity
- 5/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Edwards
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act," seeks to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to relocate a specific memorial. The memorial honors nine Air Force crew members who died in a C-141B transport plane crash on August 31, 1982, within the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests. Relocation would involve moving the memorial to the Stratton Ridge rest area in Graham County, North Carolina. This process requires the consent of the owner of the private land where the memorial is currently located. The Secretary of Agriculture must also approve the new site in conjunction with state and federal transportation authorities.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The bill explicitly prohibits the use of federal funds for the memorial's relocation or maintenance.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1
It protects federal funds by placing the financial burden on the requesting entity.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The bill facilitates the relocation of a memorial honoring fallen Air Force crew members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Relocation of the Memorial: The bill allows for the installation of the memorial at the Stratton Ridge rest area on the Cherohala Skyway (Section 2(a)). This provides a way to move the tribute honoring the nine Air Force crew members from its current private land location to a site within the Nantahala National Forest.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Responsibility: The bill explicitly states that no Federal funds may be used for the relocation, installation, or maintenance of the memorial (Section 2(c)).
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Cost Burdens on Applicants: The individual or entity requesting the relocation is responsible for all associated costs (Section 2(d)). This includes the costs of:
- Processing the application (Section 2(d)(1)).
- Issuing the special use authorization and any related environmental analysis (Section 2(d)(2)).
- The actual movement, installation, and upkeep of the memorial (Section 2(d)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces Government Spending+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+1
- 5/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina