Bill · S. 4282· Senate(119-S-4282)
National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act
- Introduced
- 4/14/2026
- Last activity
- 4/14/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Moody
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 being built on an approximately 26-acre area to honor members of the Armed Forces who were prisoners of war or are currently missing in action since World War II. The institution is intended to educate a diverse group of people through interactive exhibits and educational programs. Additionally, the bill requires the Director to submit a specific report to Congress within 90 days of enactment. The designation can be withdrawn if the museum is not operational satisfactorily within five years or if the required report is late.
Yes· 3 of 33
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill establishes a national memorial to honor those captured as prisoners of war or missing in action.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill honors the memory of service members captured as prisoners of war or missing in action.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires the Director to submit a report to Congress regarding the museum's budget and organizational structure.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Service Members: The project is designed to honor, connect, inspire, and educate people regarding the 142,000 members of the Armed Forces captured as prisoners of war and the approximately 82,000 who are missing in action or unaccounted for since World War II (Section 2, Findings 1).
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Support for Families: The museum provides a specific venue for the families of those missing or captured to tell their stories (Section 2, Finding 2).
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Educational Opportunities: The museum will attract a diverse group of people through interactive exhibits and provide a location for educational programs, special events, and activities that connect all generations (Section 2, Finding 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk of Designation Withdrawal: The status of the memorial and museum could be lost if it is not operational in a satisfactory manner within five years of the act's enactment (Section 3, subsection c, 1).
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Risk of Designation Withdrawal due to Reporting Delays: The designation may be withdrawn if the required report is not submitted to Congress within the 90-day deadline (Section 3, subsection c, 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Billionaires+1Good For Business Owners+1Good For Children+1Good For Farmers+1Good For Gun Owners+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Immigrants+1Good For L G B T Q Community+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Men+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Students+1Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Union Workers+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Women+1Good For Young Adults+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 4/14/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Introduced in Senate
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