To designate the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia, as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in the United States, and for other purposes.
In Committee
Introduced:Jan 28, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Dan Newhouse
Representative
Republican
WA-4
Cosponsors
2
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Summary
This bill designates the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia as the official national museum for the Eighth Air Force, recognizing its role in preserving the history and legacy of this storied World War II and Cold War air combat unit.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill designates the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia as the official national museum for the Eighth Air Force, recognizing its role in preserving the history and legacy of this storied World War II and Cold War air combat unit.
Last updated: 1/4/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>All Aboard Act</strong></p><p>This bill requires Amtrak to issue refunds to rail passengers for the purchase price of rail passenger transportation that is cancelled or delayed due to a failure of Amtrak.</p><p>Specifically, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must issue regulations requiring Amtrak to issue full refunds to passengers for the purchase price of the covered rail passenger transportation if there is a cancellation or a delay of more than three hours in the journey completion time that is due to a failure of Amtrak.</p><p>Under the bill, <em>covered rail passenger transportation </em>means (1) rail passenger transportation provided by, or on behalf of, Amtrak; or (2) commuter rail passenger transportation that travels over Amtrak-owned rails, regardless of whether it is provided by Amtrak or other rail carriers.</p><p>The regulations must include procedures for (1) determining if a cancellation or delay is due to a failure of Amtrak, and (2) Amtrak to dispute that a cancellation or delay is subject to the refund requirements.</p><p>The bill prohibits Amtrak from receiving federal funds for any period during which DOT determines that Amtrak is noncompliant with these requirements.</p><p>Amtrak must submit a report to Congress on alternative asset maintenance strategies to replace the <em>run-to-fail maintenance model</em> (i.e., using passenger rail equipment and infrastructure until it no longer works or exceeds its estimated lifespan), including the cost of the strategies. Within two years of this bill's enactment, Amtrak must (1) stop using a run-to-fail maintenance model, and (2) implement a new asset maintenance strategy. </p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Designates official Eighth Air Force museum
Located in Pooler, Georgia
Preserves WWII and Cold War history
National museum status
Honors Eighth Air Force legacy
Supports military heritage preservation
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
The Eighth Air Force played a crucial role in the Allied victory in World War II through strategic bombing campaigns in Europe and continued serving through the Cold War. Official national designation recognizes the museums role in preserving this history and may support its educational mission and fundraising. Such designations acknowledge the sacrifice and service of those who served.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
769, 119th Congress (2025). "To designate the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia, as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in the United States, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-769
