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.

House Bill

H.R. 769

119th Congress

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.

SponsorDan Newhouse (R-WA)

Introduced1/28/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

ChamberHouse

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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.

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

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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.

Bill Number: 769
Sponsor: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
Introduced: 1/28/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Title: 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.
Bill Number: 769
Sponsor: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 1/28/2025
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.

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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

All Aboard ActThis 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.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.Under the bill, covered rail passenger transportation 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.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.The bill prohibits Amtrak from receiving federal funds for any period during which DOT determines that Amtrak is noncompliant with these requirements.Amtrak must submit a report to Congress on alternative asset maintenance strategies to replace the run-to-fail maintenance model (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.

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