What does Preamble of Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act do?

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to relocate a memorial. The memorial honors nine Air Force crew members who died in an airplane crash. The crash occurred in the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests on August 31, 1982, during a training mission. The bill includes other purposes, though these are not specified in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act.

What does RELOCATION OF MEMORIAL HONORING THE 9 AIR FORCE CREW MEMBERS of Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act do?

This section concerns the relocation of a memorial honoring nine Air Force crew members who died in a 1982 airplane crash. The Secretary of Agriculture may authorize the installation and maintenance of the memorial at the Stratton Ridge rest area, contingent upon the private landowner's consent and compliance with subsections (b) through (e). The site selection requires approval from the Secretary, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration if adjacent to a Federal-aid highway. No federal funds can be used for the relocation, installation, or maintenance of the memorial. The entity requesting the memorial's installation is responsible for all associated costs, including application processing, special use authorization, and environmental analysis. The Secretary can impose terms and conditions on the special use authorization, potentially including restrictions on enlargement or expansion of the memorial.

Back to bills

Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

Last updated: 5/23/2025 · Introduced: 5/23/2025

Author: Chuck Edwards (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the relocation of a memorial honoring nine Air Force crew members who died in a 1982 airplane crash within the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests.
The bill permits the installation and maintenance of the memorial at the Stratton Ridge rest area, provided a private landowner consents and all requirements are met.
Relocation, installation, and maintenance of the memorial will be funded entirely by non-federal sources, with no federal funds permitted.

119th Congressin committeeS. 1876(In Committee)Official page

Verified Votes

No verified votes yet.

Community Votes

No community votes yet. Be the first!

Voting as guest · Sign in for verified votes

Other Sections

Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 1 more.

3 sections

Click "Show details" to explore individual sections. Use the community vote above or visit All Sections to vote per section.

Read official text

Want the full experience?

Create a free account to cast verified votes on each section, get a personalized summary, and track your voting history.

Create Free Account