Bill · S. 5538· Senate(119-S-5538)
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Navy to recognize certain aspects of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as a national memorial, national memorial garden, and national K9 memorial, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Sheehy
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of the Navy to officially recognize specific areas of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida. Under the legislation, the National Navy SEAL Museum Memorial will be recognized as a national memorial. The Memorial Garden and Living Beach will be recognized as a national memorial garden. Additionally, the Naval Special Warfare K9 Memorial will be recognized as a national K9 memorial. These recognitions specifically honor the Navy SEALs. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Sheehy and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
Veterans and active service members benefit from the official national recognition of Navy SEAL memorials.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
The bill officially recognizes memorials dedicated to Navy SEALs and their K9 counterparts, honoring their service and sacrifice.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Honor for Navy SEALs and Working Dogs: Section 1 directs the Secretary of the Navy to recognize the museum's memorial, memorial garden, and K9 memorial as national sites for the Navy SEALs. This is a positive outcome because it officially honors the service and sacrifices of Navy SEALs and their K9 counterparts.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida