S. 4282

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 4282 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 4282

To designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida, 
as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 14, 2026

Mrs. Moody introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

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A BILL

To designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida, 
as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum 
Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds the following:
(1) The POW/MIA Memorial and Museum is a civic landmark and 
cultural institution being built as of the date of the 
enactment of this Act in Jacksonville, Florida, to honor, 
connect, inspire, and educate all people about the 142,000 
members of the Armed Forces who have been captured as prisoners 
of war since World War II and the approximately 82,000 members 
of the Armed Forces who are currently missing in action or 
unaccounted for since World War II.
(2) The POW/MIA Memorial and Museum is a unique and 
comprehensive project developed for the exclusive purpose of 
honoring former prisoners of war, those who were missing in 
action, those still missing and unaccounted for, and for 
providing a venue for families of these men and women to tell 
their stories.
(3) The POW/MIA Memorial and Museum will publicize the 
stories of such individuals, showcase the history of the POW/
MIA logo, the history of the Naval Air Station Cecil Field as a 
master jet base, and will serve as a reflective facility for 
all.
(4) The POW/MIA Memorial and Museum will attract and 
educate a diverse group of people through visitor-centered, 
interactive, participatory exhibits, and will provide a place 
for educational programs, special events, and activities 
connecting all generations.

SEC. 3. NATIONAL POW/MIA MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM.

(a) Designation.--The memorial and museum that is, as of the date 
of the enactment of this Act, being constructed on an approximately 26-
acre area on POW-MIA Memorial Parkway, Jacksonville, Florida, shall be 
designated as the ``National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum''.
(b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National POW/MIA 
Memorial and Museum shall submit to Congress a report including--
(1) a budget for the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum for the 
five-year period beginning on the date the POW/MIA Memorial and 
Museum is expected to open to the public;
(2) a description of the organizational structure of the 
POW/MIA Memorial and Museum;
(3) a copy of any bylaws or rules implemented by the POW/
MIA Memorial and Museum; and
(4) a list of any organization or entity that has 
accredited the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum.
(c) Withdrawal of Designation.--The designation under subsection 
(a) may be withdrawn if--
(1) the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum is not operational in a 
satisfactory manner on the date that is five years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act; or
(2) the report under subsection (b) is submitted to 
Congress after the date that is 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
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