To authorize Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Robert Aderholt and 10 co-sponsors

The bill authorizes Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish and maintain a commemorative memorial in Washington, DC and surrounding areas.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E729)

Summary of HR 9849 (119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

HR 9849 would authorize Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI) to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs. The bill is framed to facilitate the creation of a memorial or similar commemorative installation to honor the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, and their legacy.

Key provisions and changes

Authorization for commemorative work: The bill explicitly authorizes TAI to establish a commemorative work in Washington, DC, and the surrounding area. This typically involves approval for the design, placement, and maintenance of a memorial.

Administrative and approval processes: While not detailed in the summary provided, bills of this nature generally outline the process for design review, coordination with federal agencies (often the National Capital Memorial Advisory process), and adherence to standards for federal commemorative works. The bill would set the framework under which TAI could proceed.

Potential federal involvement: The legislation would involve coordination with federal authorities responsible for commemorative works in the District of Columbia and its environs, ensuring conformity with applicable laws and regulations governing memorials.

Affected parties and stakeholders

Primary beneficiaries: Tuskegee Airmen, their families, and the broader community commemorating their contributions and legacy.

Organizations: Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI) as the designated sponsor/operating organization for the commemoration.

Government/established authorities: Federal agencies and congressional committees with jurisdiction over memorials and appropriate districts (notably the Committee on Natural Resources and the Budget Committee, per the action history).

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and sponsorship: The bill was introduced in the House on July 22, 2026, with multiple co-sponsors, indicating bipartisan interest and support.

Referral: The bill was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and, in addition, to the Committee on the Budget. This suggests consideration of the memorial’s funding implications and compliance with natural resources-related or land-use provisions as applicable to commemorative works.

Consideration timeline: The exact timing for committee hearings or floor action is not specified in the provided information. Referred bills typically undergo committee review, potential amendments, and then consideration by the full House.

Additional notes

Sponsorship: The bill has a broad list of co-sponsors from both parties, indicating cross-party backing and recognition of the importance of recognizing Tuskegee Airmen.

Financial aspects: Any budget or funding implications would be examined by the Budget Committee, though specific appropriations or funding mechanisms are not detailed in the provided summary.

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