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National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act
To designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida, as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes.
Summary
The bill designates the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum being constructed in Jacksonville, Florida, as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum. The museum is built to honor approximately 142,000 members of the Armed Forces who have been captured as prisoners of war since World War II and approximately 82,000 who remain missing in action or unaccounted for. The museum is designed to educate the public about these service members' stories and provide space for families to share their experiences through interactive exhibits and educational programs. Within 90 days of enactment, the Director of the museum must submit a report to Congress including the museum's five-year budget, organizational structure, bylaws, and accrediting organizations. The national designation can be withdrawn if the museum is not operating satisfactorily five years after the law is enacted or if the required report is not submitted on time.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL)
Actions (2)
- Apr 14, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. · senate
- Apr 14, 2026 Introduced in Senate
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Full text
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
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. <all>
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