Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 9849, the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026, would allow Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a commemorative work in Washington D.C. and nearby areas. This memorial would honor the commitment and service of the original Tuskegeee Airmen, who served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. The establishment of the memorial would need to follow existing laws for commemorative works in the District of Columbia.
The bill specifically prohibits the use of federal funds for any expenses related to establishing the memorial. Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. would be entirely responsible for accepting contributions and paying all costs associated with its creation. If any funds remain after all expenses, including maintenance and preservation, are paid, they would be transferred to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit into a specific account.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, by Representative Shomari Figures and has been referred to two committees: Natural Resources and the Budget. Its next steps depend on the review and action taken by these committees.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9849 do?
- H.R. 9849, the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026, would allow Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a commemorative work in Washington D.C. and nearby areas. This memorial would honor the commitment and service of the original Tuskegeee Airmen, who served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. The establishment of the memorial would need to follow existing laws for commemorative works in the District of Columbia. The bill specifically prohibits the use of federal funds for any expenses related to establishing the memorial. Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. would be entirely responsible for accepting contributions and paying all costs associated with its creation. If any funds remain after all expenses, including maintenance and preservation, are paid, they would be transferred to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit into a specific account. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, by Representative Shomari Figures and has been referred to two committees: Natural Resources and the Budget. Its next steps depend on the review and action taken by these committees.
- Has H.R. 9849 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9849. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9849?
- H.R. 9849 was sponsored by Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL), with 52 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9849?
- 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. (22 Jul 2026).
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