[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 127 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S4570]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

  SA 634. Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. Gardner) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 2810, to 
authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities 
of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for 
defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military 
personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which 
was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. ___. RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WORLD WAR II 
                   AVIATION.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
       (1) World War II was one of the most consequential events 
     in the history of the United States, and it represents a time 
     of moral clarity and common purpose that continues to inspire 
     people in the United States.
       (2) The courage, bravery, and heroism of United States 
     aviators played a critical role in the success of the United 
     States during World War II.
       (3) The National Museum of World War II Aviation in 
     Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the only museum in the United 
     States that exists exclusively to preserve and advance 
     education on the role of aviation in winning World War II.
       (4) The National Museum of World War II Aviation celebrates 
     the spirit of the United States, recognizing the teamwork, 
     collaboration, patriotism, and courage of the men and women 
     who fought in the war abroad, as well as those who mobilized 
     and supported the national aviation effort on the homefront.
       (b) Recognition.--The National Museum of World War II 
     Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is recognized as 
     America's National World War II Aviation Museum.
       (c) Effect of Recognition.--The National Museum recognized 
     by this section is not a unit of the National Park System, 
     and the recognition of the National Museum shall not be 
     construed to require or permit Federal funds to be expended 
     for any purpose related to the National Museum.
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