This bill designates the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum currently under construction in Jacksonville, Florida, as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum. The facility is intended to honor approximately 142,000 members of the Armed Forces who have been captured as prisoners of war since World War II and roughly 82,000 who remain missing in action or unaccounted for. The museum will feature interactive exhibits, educational programs, and spaces for families to share their stories, with a focus on the history of the POW/MIA logo and the site's military heritage. Within 90 days of the bill's enactment, the museum's director must submit a report to Congress outlining a five-year budget, organizational structure, bylaws, and any accreditations. The designation can be withdrawn if the museum fails to operate satisfactorily within five years of opening or if the required report is not submitted on time.
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