This bill grants authorization to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a commemorative work on Federal land within the District of Columbia and its environs. This memorial is intended to honor the profound commitment and service of the original Tuskegee Airmen who served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. The establishment of this commemorative work must strictly adhere to the provisions of the Commemorative Works Act , ensuring proper planning and execution. A key provision of the bill is the explicit prohibition on the use of Federal funds for any expenses related to the memorial's establishment. Instead, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. will bear sole responsibility for securing contributions and covering all associated costs. Furthermore, the bill outlines procedures for handling any remaining funds. Should there be a balance after all establishment expenses and required maintenance amounts are paid, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. must transmit these excess funds to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit into a designated account. Similarly, if funds remain upon the expiration of the authority for the commemorative work, they are to be transferred to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E729)
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E729)
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-9849| House
| Updated: 7/22/2026
This bill grants authorization to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a commemorative work on Federal land within the District of Columbia and its environs. This memorial is intended to honor the profound commitment and service of the original Tuskegee Airmen who served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. The establishment of this commemorative work must strictly adhere to the provisions of the Commemorative Works Act , ensuring proper planning and execution. A key provision of the bill is the explicit prohibition on the use of Federal funds for any expenses related to the memorial's establishment. Instead, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. will bear sole responsibility for securing contributions and covering all associated costs. Furthermore, the bill outlines procedures for handling any remaining funds. Should there be a balance after all establishment expenses and required maintenance amounts are paid, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. must transmit these excess funds to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit into a designated account. Similarly, if funds remain upon the expiration of the authority for the commemorative work, they are to be transferred to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E729)
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E729)