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Authorizing Relocation of Air Force Memorial to Public National Forest Land.

This law authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to move a memorial honoring nine Air Force crew members who died in a 1982 plane crash. The memorial will be relocated from private property to the public Stratton Ridge rest area within the Nantahala National Forest, increasing public access. Crucially, the law mandates that no federal funds will be used for the relocation or maintenance; all costs must be covered by the private entity requesting the move.
Key points
The memorial commemorating the 1982 Air Force crash will be moved from private land to a public rest area in a National Forest, improving accessibility for citizens and visitors.
No taxpayer money (federal funds) will be used for the relocation, installation, or maintenance of the memorial; costs are borne entirely by the private party.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1876
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Process start date: 2025-05-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1876.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The memorial commemorating the 1982 Air Force crash will be moved from private land to a public rest area in a National Forest, improving accessibility for citizens and visitors.
  • No taxpayer money (federal funds) will be used for the relocation, installation, or maintenance of the memorial; costs are borne entirely by the private party.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 215.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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