A bill to direct the Secretary of the Navy to recognize certain aspects of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as a national memorial, national memorial garden, and national K9 memorial, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This bill, known as S. 5538, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Tim Sheehy. Its stated purpose is to direct the Secretary of the Navy to officially recognize specific features of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida. These recognized features would include areas designated as a national memorial, a national memorial garden, and a national K9 memorial.
The bill's provisions, as suggested by its title, would primarily affect the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum and its status. It would establish official federal recognition for certain aspects of the museum as national memorials. The broader impact on individuals or specific groups is not detailed in the information available.
Currently, S. 5538 has been introduced and is in the early stages of the legislative process. It has not yet advanced beyond its introduction date. The full text of the bill, which would provide more detailed information about its scope and implementation, has not yet been published.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does S. 5538 do?
- This bill, known as S. 5538, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Tim Sheehy. Its stated purpose is to direct the Secretary of the Navy to officially recognize specific features of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida. These recognized features would include areas designated as a national memorial, a national memorial garden, and a national K9 memorial. The bill's provisions, as suggested by its title, would primarily affect the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum and its status. It would establish official federal recognition for certain aspects of the museum as national memorials. The broader impact on individuals or specific groups is not detailed in the information available. Currently, S. 5538 has been introduced and is in the early stages of the legislative process. It has not yet advanced beyond its introduction date. The full text of the bill, which would provide more detailed information about its scope and implementation, has not yet been published.
- Has S. 5538 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5538. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5538?
- S. 5538 was sponsored by Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5538?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (24 Sep 2026).
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