S. 650: America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-20 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-15 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-20):
America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act
This bill designates the America’s National Churchill Museum, including the Winston Churchill Memorial, located at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, as the America’s National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark. (Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill gave a speech titled The Sinews of Peace, also widely known as the Iron Curtain Speech, at the college in 1946.)
The bill permits the Department of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with public and private entities for the purposes of protecting historic resources at the landmark and providing educational and interpretive facilities for the public. Interior may provide technical and financial assistance to partner entities.
The bill also directs Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the national significance of the landmark and to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System. The study must consider alternatives to that designation for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the landmark, and must include cost estimates associated with identified alternatives.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Eric Schmitt | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 650 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 650?
S. 650 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 650 are available on congress.gov.
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