hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Designates Florida's POW/MIA Memorial and Museum as the official national site.
Mrs. Moody (Senator); party and state not specified in bill text.
Introduced in Senate, awaiting committee review.
This bill seeks to officially recognize the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida, as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum. It was introduced by Mrs. Moody in the Senate and has been sent to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for consideration. The bill outlines the purpose and findings for this designation.
Introduced Apr 14, 2026
This bill was introduced in the Senate on April 14, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. For it to become law, the committee must approve it, then the full Senate would need to vote on it. If it passes the Senate, it would then go to the House of Representatives for a vote, and finally to the President for signature.
If this bill passes, the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida, would gain national recognition, potentially increasing its prominence and visitor numbers. The museum would be required to be fully operational within five years of the bill becoming law and submit a report to Congress within 90 days, detailing its budget for the next five years, organizational structure, bylaws, and accreditations. Failure to meet these conditions could result in the withdrawal of its national designation.
Supporters Say
Supporters believe designating the memorial as national will honor captured and missing service members and educate the public.
Critics Say
No specific criticisms are present in the bill text.
The bill's findings state that the museum aims to honor, connect, inspire, and educate about the 142,000 members of the Armed Forces captured and 82,000 missing or unaccounted for since World War II. It is described as a unique project providing a venue for families and publicizing the history of the POW/MIA logo and Naval Air Station Cecil Field. No opposing arguments or criticisms are mentioned within the bill text itself.